Re: Rotary seized up on my Traveler? Anyone else?
IF you can get a half turn out of it you may be able to disassemble the rotory stem from the standing stem. First remove the tension adjustment nut, the washer, the rotory handle, and the other washer. Next remove the jaws from the fitting. This just a precautionay step to prevent possiable damage. At that point you may wish to try and sperate the stem from stand post, by wiggling it back and froth while drawing out ward. You may also consider running the rotory stem houseing under hot water to help loosen the parts in removeing them. Be sure to have a couple towles handy for this as aluminum transfers heat realy well. Chances are the parts are either corroided or in the case of alluminum, it may have even galled a bit with a small flake of machine shaveing left behind during assembly. Either way once you have it apart the answer will likely become obvious. A little emery work on the shaft to polish it up and perhaps a dab of silicone line dressing for lube will set things back to right.
Capt. Paul Darby Dont wait to be ask, get out and teach.