Hi Steve, I don't have any experience with rotors, but a car repair shop is going to charge you an arm and a leg for something you can probably do yourself.
Go to AutoZone and pickup a can of heavy engine degreaser (the red can w/ orange lid is the good stuff). You can also pickup a can of wheel bearing grease (should say that on the can), and use that to repack the bearing. If you don't see the grease just ask one of the employees and show them what you are using it on. You can also get this stuff at any store that carries auto supplies. Hope that helps... 73! Zack KD8KSN -----Original Message----- From: Stephen E. Belter Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 8:19 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Thrust bearing maintenance I have an Yaesu GS-050 thrust bearing that has been installed for about 15 years. The thrust bearing turns, but requires a lot of force. I disassembled the thrust bearing to find that the grease is very sticky (think candy apple sticky), and not lubricative (if that is a word). Should I take it to an auto repair shop and ask them to degrease and then lubricate similar to repacking a wheel bearing? What kind of grease should be used? Thanks and 73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
