PDP-11/44 gas struts

[Adrian Stoness]

take them off and take them to a specialized automotoive shop.

On Fri, Dec 24, 2021 at 2:22 PM jim stephens via cctalk <
cctalk at classiccmp.org> 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 <
> 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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