PDP-11/44 gas struts

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This would be the "11X44" configuration where the 11/44 is mounted in a 40 inch top-loading H9642 cabinet ("corp cab").

See http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/pdp11/1144/1144_UsersGuide.pdf, Figure 4-5 (page 4-7)

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From: cctalk <cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Zane Healy via cctalk
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2021 3:16 PM
To: jim stephens <jwsmail at jwsss.com>; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Subject: Re: PDP-11/44 gas struts

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
>> 
>