24 Dec
2021
24 Dec
'21
12:16 p.m.
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
<cctalk at classiccmp.org> 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