take them off and take them to a specialized automotoive shop. On Fri, Dec 24, 2021 at 2:22 PM jim stephens via cctalk < [email protected]> wrote:
> There was a Basic four system I had which was a small amount taller but > you get into having to have a really big counterweight. I could imagine > a smaller amount and the rear placement of the 11/44 Power supply weight > would allow RL02s and such pulled, but leave the system where it is and > raise the lid. > > All w/o having gone to look it up, so I'm guessing. Also the H960 has > small feet that support the weight as well when you pull things for > service. > > thanks > Jim > > On 12/24/2021 12:16 PM, Zane Healy wrote: > > Out of curiosity, is there a manual for this style PDP-11/44 online? > This is the style I have, but I’m pretty sure my manual is for the pull-out > enclosure. > > > > A manual on this enclosure might give some idea on the gas struts. > > > > Zane > > > > > > > >> On Dec 24, 2021, at 11:58 AM, jim stephens via cctalk < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> > >> I have the same system cabinet, but have not looked at it in detail. I > think from some of the replies, they are thinking about the H960 tall > cabinets and systems that are pulled out, then rotate on the slides. > >> > >> This I think is like the hood of a car, then the system tilts up, as > the cabinet isn't that tall that you can't work on it on top. > >> > >> As to sources, either automotive sources and match the fit, or a > supplier like McMaster Carr. I don't think any NOS on these would be any > better than the ones you have that rotted out. > >> > >> I only just got the 11/44 and didn't poke at it yet, just moved it from > the original owner's storage to mine. > >> > >> I hope it to be one of my first 'big' projects after some PDP8s are > tackled. > >> > >> thanks > >> JIm > >> > >> On 12/23/2021 8:43 PM, Alan Frisbie via cctalk wrote: > >>> I have a PDP-11/44 system in the DEC 41" high cabinet. > >>> It is designed to be tilted up for service, aided and > >>> supported by two gas struts, one on each side. > >>> > >>> Unfortunately, after all these years, the struts have > >>> failed and do not provide any assistance. That box is > >>> heavy! > >>> > >>> Does anyone know where I can get replacement gas struts? > >>> > >>> Thanks, > >>> Alan Frisbie > >>> > >
