Project:Clark Trailer Mast
30m Clark trailer mast.
Specs
- Make
- Clark
- Model
- 63/100
Mast/Trailer info
- Extended Height
- 30m (100')
- Antenna Attachment
- Standard Socket 24mm diameter - Currently has a pole lodged in it
- Trailer Length
- 5.9m
- Trailer Width
- 1.9m
- Trailer Height (with mast stowed)
- 1.8m
- Trailer Wheel Size
- 6.70 x 15" (With innertubes) - Actually running on 185/80R15 Tyres + inner tubes
- Maximum Recommended Headload
- 11.4kgs (Over 20m extension)
- 27 kgs (Under 20m extension)
- Maximum Safe Windspeed
- 16 km/h (Unguyed)
- 96 km/h (Guyed with middle and top guyes)
- Picket Radius
- 18m
- Nett Weight (Mast + Trailer)
- 1,088 kgs
- Time to Extend
- 10 mins
- Time to Retract
- 6 mins
Engine/Compressor Info
- Compressor Make
- Clark No. 2 Single Cylinder 3" Bore x 44mm Stroke - Actually a 2 piston compressor on inspection
- Engine Make
- Briggs & Stratton 4 Stroke Single Cylinder 2 H.P. - Actually a 4-stroke engine
Interested Parties
Before Bringing to Space
Wheels - Tyres are naff. Needs 2x P205/75R15 (6.70x15)Fix wheel studs (Ordered - Wheel Nuts + Studs - £44.12)- Driver - Someone is lined up
- The trailer is >750kg so you need a B+E license or a pre 1997 license
After Bringing to Space
- Seals need replacing. £165 + vat + delivery for a complete set of seals, O-rings, and grease.
- Stripping
- Rustproofing/welding
- Trailer electrics sorted out
- Replace the raising crank with a motor?
- Replace the petrol engine with an electric one?
- Pull cord for the engine
- Painting (http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/direct_to_rust_metal_paint_smooth_finish.jsp - Hackspace blue!)
- The original colour was Caterpillar Yellow BS G88/0668. Might be nice to get it in original condition.