by E Meyer <epmeyer50@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Sep 2, 2007 at 01:32 AM
On 9/1/07 5:11 PM, in article cslCi.113339$fJ5.79250@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Brad"
<bma@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I'm attempting to replace the power antenna mast only, the motor is
fine. A
> while back, 3 of the 4 telescopic sections complete with the nylon
geared
> cable ejected and simply came right out leaving the final 4th piece in
the
> sleeve. The nylon cable seems to be fine, no breaks, so I reinsert the
> cable and the 3 piece mast and had a second person control the radio.
The
> nylon cable got picked up by the motor and pulled the 3 sections in just
> fine however when the radio is turned on the complete ejection is
repeated.
> We decided to replace the old mast and gear cable. I have removed the
cap
> with the 2 pin holes and pulled the remaining 4th telescopic piece
approx.
> 8 inches out and that is where I'm stuck. The 4th section refuses to
come
> out. I have applied a fair amount of upward pressure to the final
section
> but it won't budge. I do not want to twist or pull the plastic insert
piece
> as I am concerned that I may damage it and I'm not sure if this is the
same
> piece that is on the replacement antenna. Does anyone have an idea on
how
> to get this final section out.
>
> T.I.A.
>
> Brad
If you have the cap off, it should come out. I'm guessing its bent and
jammed in there. Nothing to do but take off the plastic cowling piece as
wekk and pull harder. Check the cap for damage on the inside edge before
you reuse it. I've lost one mast because the edge of the cap was worn and
the mast pushed right out past it.
