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@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 >> >
