Thanks MacGyver,
I believe you are correct, but I have limitations to lowering the pivot point.
- Dimension A defines the hydraulic height (pivot point of entire rotisserie) required just to clear the lower Cross Bar. Based on trial and error, I have raised the pivot point up high enough (11 inches) just to clear upon rotation
- Dimension B is the Fine Tune / Balancing of the T-Bar which mounts to the shell. If I understand the system well enough, the ideal position is for the T to be near centerline with the pivot point, but this is limited by Dimension B as I have it as close as possible.
As Im typing this out, I had an epiphany. I followed the horrible instructions and viewed the typical installation of other similar rotisseries out there. The common install is to have the T-bar upside down as I have it. BUT.. if I rotate the T-Bar 180 degrees so that the T is upright, this will allow me to lower the pivot point another foot or so. While the rotisserie is rated for 3000 lbs, this should not jeopardize the structural integrity because when the shell is upside down in the current arrangement, the T-Bar is upright. I sat in a chair yesterday by the Shell just trying to figure out what I could be doing incorrectly and thought of a couple modifications I could do to the rotisserie, but I think this is the answer (of course I thought that on the support setup too). Well. thanks to your statement MacG. I have my next few days planned out for me.. (when off of work).
sorry.. unable to upload the picture I had with the dimension.. will edit later..
Edited by Mini Waco, 20 November 2017 - 02:35 PM.