PDP-11/44 gas struts

[Zane Healy]

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
>> 
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