Problems with Stem-ball fittings on mast?

[Brion Toss]

Hello,
Stemballs are not too shabby. T-bar terminals are the ones more likely to fail. Articulation can be an issue with either terminal, so make sure that the leads haven't brought things up against their stops. Also make sure that the tangs are properly installed, with good bearing on all surcaces, no rough edges, etc. On some stemball installations you will need spacer rings, to make up the difference between head and seat diameter.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss