B C Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I cant seem to figure out how to get the steel cable disconnected.. Ive pulled, twisted, pushed, everything. Does it require a special tool or something?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 What steel cable? Are you talking about the mast? The power antenna assy must have the assembly rivots drilled out, and then the ferrel at the very end of the mast needs to be unscrewed. Then things come apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Could have been more specific.. This thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 That is the antenna lead and is a coax wire with a braid over it.You do just hold both parts and pull it apart, sometimes giving a slight twist, but you do have to be careful you do not pull the black wire out of either of the connectors. Hold onto the metal pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Oh THAT! Whoever designed that connector should be shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I've tried pulling.. and pulling and twisting and pulling. I've got others to pull and twist and pull. It won't budge!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Like most corroded fasteners, use penetrating oil, time and some tapping to break the corrosive bonds. Unfortunately can't use heat as things will melt. Some pliers and vise grips will get them apart, but enough damage may ensue that one or both sides may be unusable. The design is to push the ends together and pull them apart. Twisting is just helpful to break the bond between them, but not necessary to separate them. If you get them apart, clean the oil off them and apply a light coat of dielectric grease on the parts before reassembling.Yes, it's a cheap, quick and dirty connector. But a proper connector would be much more expensive and more difficult to install and assemble. If you damage it beyond the ability to reuse it, Radio Shack has some coax splices and couplers that you can use to replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 This connector has three tangs that hold it together. I've found wiggling (technical term) in a slow rotational manner and gentle pulling will allow the tangs to compress, but it's an art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 This connector has three tangs that hold it together. I've found wiggling (technical term) in a slow rotational manner and gentle pulling will allow the tangs to compress, but it's an art.I also sometimes push it in first if its being really stubborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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