Thom

I recently purchased a Rohn BX48 tower that had a thrust bearing mounted in the top section. I can't find any numbers or identification on it. It is designed to handle a 1-3/4" pipe, I think, because the inside diameter of the opening is approx 1-15/16". It has (what looks like) a grease fitting on the side of it. It has a four bolt mounting pattern. The bearing is 5-1/2" across, 7-1/2" diagonal, 6-3/8" (diag) between mounting holes. The inside piece turns freely.

Here's what I am trying to picture in my head - when I set the pole in thru the top of the tower, what (or how) does the bearing keep the weight off the rotor? Is there a piece that I don't have? And can I possibly use a pole smaller than 1-3/4"? I have a source for 1-1/2" at a real low cost...

I am trying to keep from having to buy another one, as they are about $150...

Thanks

I have a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan EN500LTD. I'm having a hard time figuring out which way to position the fuel switch in, to get it to be in the 'ON' position. The lever has a long part and a short part. Does the long part point to the 'ON' lettering, or does the short part face that way?

Thanks, in advance

I have a PowerPC (G3) running at 333 Mhz, OSX 10.2.8 with a Seagate ST318275LW for the boot drive (SCSI Interface). There is (what looks like) a standard IDE/ATA connector on the motherboard, but i can't get the computer to recognize the IDE/SATA HD. It's a Western Digital WD3200AAJB. I've changed the jumpers on the WD HD, tried disconnecting the SCSI drive, and no luck. Can anyone give me a hint as to how to get the G3 to recognize the WD IDE/SATA drive? I need to get some data off of it. It used to be in a G4 I had that died recently. I know the drive is still good, as I can hear it spinning up. I just need to get the data off of it and transferred to a usb flash drive. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Wondering if there are any Lap Steel players out there who could tell me what the scale length is on any of the Rickenbacker Lap Steel guitars built back in the 40's and 50's. Would like to find out any other specs or info you could share as well...

Here's the situation - a square inside a circle...

How do you calculate the length of the sides of the square based on the dimensions of the circle?

The diameter of the circle is the known. What I need to be able to figure out is the size of the square that would be inside the circle.

Thanks, in advance for the help...

The standard rear sprocket for a 1980 Honda CB750K is a 46 tooth. If I replace it with a 45 tooth, I am being told I will reduce the rpm's by about 500 in 5th gear. Does anyone have information on how much better the mpg will be using it, or is there some website that could give me a gauge?

And is there something in the Bible that supports the answer?

I'm wanting to hear what stock(s) on either the NYSE or AMEX you would buy, if you wanted strong growth in a short period of time. For instance, let's say you had $100,000, and you had 8 weeks to invest it. You want to end up with as much money as possible at the end of the eight weeks. What stock(s) would you look at to do that?

For those pilots who are familiar with the Cessna 172, here's the questions:

How does one best establish these two speeds? What I am wanting to hear, is there a tip to establish them, independent of Gross Weight? And in what situations would you use each?

Are these always the same as the ones in the POH? What about headwinds? Tailwinds?

And what about if a Check Ride Examiner pulls the throttle to idle - what speed do you choose?

I've got a G3 iBook. Tried booting it a few days ago, and it just hung on the startup screen. Got the CD drive open, and inserted several of the original CD's, trying to get it to start from one, to re-install the OSX, etc. No Luck.

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks

Would you rather monitor your kids activities on the computer, or depend on a software tool to prevent them from going to websites, etc.?

And please explain your reason(s).

Thanks!

A good friend told me yesterday he wants to become an airline pilot. My question for airline pilots (or coporate pilots) is where did you go for training, and what would you receommend? He's 20 years old, very enthusiastic, and smart.

Thanks in advance

Remember the flight in 2005, where Steve Fossett flew non-stop in the GlobalFlyer, taking off from Salina, Kansas, flying more than 60 hours, and landing back at Salina?

My question is for Pilots and CFI's - Would the flight be considered 'Cross Country'??

Thanks!

Keith now plays a Gison electric with one pickup. It looks like a Musicman, but I'd really like to find out exactly which one it is? Also, what's he playing through for an amp these days??