Re: 480/483 West part 2 now 481 West

drgwk37 Wrote:
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> vulturenest Wrote:
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> > Exactly, both this video and the other one are
> > showing a cable-operated, gas (or diesel)
> engine
> > shovel operating. Cool videos!
> >
> > But wonder if the NW unit can only turn
> > clockwise?
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> > Mike Conder
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> It appears that after watching the videos that is
> the preferred method--not sure if it does only
> turn in one direction? I found these videos quite
> interesting though.
>
> William
> aka drgwk37

We had a gas-mechanical Burro crane for years, and when booming left or right, it was smooth as silk in one direction vs. grabbing so hard you would think the boom would snap off in the other. I suspect this was due to how each clutch band tightened around its drum, going with the flow in one direction, and against it in the other. Might have something to do with it, giving the operator a smoother ride.