Replace old TV antenna
Hi - Our 1996 camper has the typical old batwing type antenna that raises up with a crank from the inside. I recently hooked up a new digital tv to it and could only get about 1 channel. I thought I...
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MrWizard wrote:
Lube it good from up top with some silicone
Now that you broke it free, it will probably work
Where did you put the spring when you installed the new crank handle
When reassembling the wheel goes first then the spring then the crank handle
Also advisable to crank it all the way up, before trying to turn it
If only part way up, you have the weight of the antenna using the lifting arms as pry bars putting strain against the shaft it should be turning on
Acts like a brake
I haven't actually installed the new crank handle, just looked on Amazon for the price. Now after further reading seems like I need the crank handle AND the directional handle (ring)?
