[Rhodes22-list] New Lines

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Jerry,
Do you have any specifice about the thrust bearing?  Is is wise to change it out yearly or otherwise.  Any idea what Stan wants for that?  Thx,
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: cjlowe <cjlowe at bright.net>
>Sent: Jun 7, 2006 10:31 PM
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>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] New Lines
>
>Slim,
>
>As I recall, you do have to pull the IMF furling tube out of the mast far
>enough for the "spool" (the space between the two bearings,that the line
>wraps up on) to clear the bottom of the mast.While you have it out that far,
>check the top and bottom bearings to make sure they aren't cracked where the
>screws thread in,on the top and bottom of both bearings.
>And while you've gone this far, remember that screw  that holds the thrust
>bearing on the bottom of the furling tube. You know,the one that caught you
>dropping the soap in the shower,last year. You might think about putting a
>longer one in it's place.
>
>Just something to think about,
>
>Jerry Lowe
>
>
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