OK, read the recent thread on replacing the antenna mast, I know I need to do this, but have other more important issues to deal with first.

I thought I could simply pull the mast up to get better reception by turning radio on to put mast in raised position, diconnecting power at mast and pulling up. Mast was stuck like 2 or 3 inches above nut. I was able to pull up the thickest section, but none of the thinner sections of the mast will budge. This worked on my 93 940.

Just get a pair of pliers under the button at the tip and tap upward? Don't want to kill the motor or break anything. Thanks as always for any help.

Mike

No need to unplug the motor. A set of regular pliers has spaces in it when closed, the smaller top hole is what you wrap around the mast just under the button. Then it is a matter of tapping upward with a hammer. This works just like a hammer on an air compressor tool to loosen rusty bolts.

In your case, leave the fender nut in place while doing this. Once the sections are pulled apart, clean them off and lubricate with light oil. Do not leave oil on the mast, it will collect dirt.

After the mast is extended and cleaned, turn the radio off and see if the mast gets pulled down. Then turn the radio on and see how far up it will go, a little help with the pliers might be needed.

You can always leave the mast extended by unplugging the electrics, until you go to a car wash.

Klaus
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Klaus, you're the best! Thanks for the info. No need to worry about car wash, I don't use them, like to do clean 'em myself, just need to do it more often!

Mike