Re: [amsat-bb] To open, or not open it

[Geoff <vk2tfg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Guys,
   if you have to destroy the bolts holding your rotator together try 
using replacements with cross-drilled heads. You can then lubricate them 
before assembly and lockwire them afterwards. This should make future 
removal and installation pretty simple without compromising reliabilty 
(ask the aviation industry!).

   73 de Geoff vk2tfg.

Michael P. Olbrisch wrote:

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-AMSAT-BB@AMSAT.Org [mailto:owner-AMSAT-BB@AMSAT.Org]On
>> Behalf Of i8cvs
>> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 12:13 AM
>> To: Paul Willmott; Francisco Costa; amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org
>> Subject: R: [amsat-bb] To open, or not open it
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Paul VP9MU,
>> 
>> The screws are screwed in using fluid loctite in to the treads.
>> 
>> To remove the screws easily it is necessary to warm up the
>> head of the screw using a flame.
> 
> 
> Sounds like Lock-Tite 271.  When you reassemble, and if you
> want to use Lock-Tite again, use 242.  It will hold well
> enough for rotors, but will not need the heat to remove.
> 
> JMHO.
> 
> Mike.  KD9KC
> El Paso, TX.
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