Posts: 44
From: Renton, WA, USA
Registered: Jul 2001

posted 09-01-2016 09:54 PM               

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I will soon be in possession of a space shuttle main engine (SSME) gimbal nut and bolt. As such, I was wondering if someone had a copy of the installation drawing or a clear closeout photo they could share? I'd like to include it as part of the display I put together for it. Contact by email is fine.

I couldn't find much via the web. It would certainly help to explain to others why I have a nut and bolt prominently on display! Thanks in advance.

Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999

Posts: 44
From: Renton, WA, USA
Registered: Jul 2001

posted 09-06-2016 10:40 PM               

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Are you talking about the multipage blue cover-pocket guide published by Rocketdyne? If so, I have a copy myself and was the first documentation I went to. I had no joy of finding anything focused on the bolt installation. Did see a call out or two pointing out the gimbal bearing itself, though.

Mine was published in May '87, so perhaps you have a more recent edition with something more telling? Appreciate the response.

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From: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: Apr 2015

posted 09-07-2016 12:15 AM               

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I am not sure if this helps but pages 10 and 11 of this document details the gimbal bearing assembly that may show what you are looking for.

There are also details of the gimbal bearing here.

Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 09-07-2016 07:18 AM               

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My pocket guide isn't blue but seems to fit your description.

I have a gimbal bolt from STS-95 and have also been looking for more detailed information regarding it's installation and use.

Thank you Oly for providing the link to the SSME pdf.