PDP-11/44 gas struts

[jim stephens]

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 <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
>>>