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roncarolnikko(at)hotmail.
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 Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:11 am Post subject: Elevator Bushings |
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I recall mention of reaming for the elevator bushings, but my problem is
there are none with my project. It appears that I could use 5/16" nylon
tubing and a 3/16" bolt. Any Ideas? Ron NB Or
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aldaniels(at)fmtc.com
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:51 am Post subject: Elevator Bushings |
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They are steel that goes over the bolt inside the oilite bushing. I may
have an extra set, how many do you need. John McBean or course is the
source for all that stuff. ( do you need the insert or the large
bushing. The bushing is a standard item from most any bearing supply
shop. )
ron schick wrote:
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I recall mention of reaming for the elevator bushings, but my problem is
there are none with my project. It appears that I could use 5/16" nylon
tubing and a 3/16" bolt. Any Ideas? Ron NB Or
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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 3:46 pm Post subject: Elevator Bushings |
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Ron, I fyou are building a IV then the Nylon is the right thing for you.
Lowell
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roncarolnikko(at)hotmail.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:57 pm Post subject: Elevator Bushings |
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Thanks Lowell, and all, yes it is a IV speedster. Ron NB Ore
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[quote]From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Elevator Bushings
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:46:43 -0800
Ron, I fyou are building a IV then the Nylon is the right thing for you.
Lowell
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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:09 am Post subject: Elevator Bushings |
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Ron, One more thought. The Nylon gave a very tight fit - almost having to
drive the clevis pin in. Some at the time reamed them for an easier fit. I
left mine tight and by the time I ewas flying there was no discernable
friction in the hinges.
Lowell
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Lynn Matteson
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Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject: Elevator Bushings |
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On my IV I had to ream the powdercoat from inside the elevator hinges,
and the hor. stab. hinges. This was not possible using a hand reamer. I
built an 8 foot long reamer out of an 8-foot length of 1/4" diameter
steel rod, and silver-soldered a 5/16" reamer to it, end-to-end. I fed
the plain end of the steel rod through all the hinges, chucked the
plain end in a drill motor and pulled the reamer back through all the
hinges, applying cutting oil as it went. I did this on the elevator and
the hor. stab. I then cut the nylon bushing material to length, then
pressed them into a block of wood with a 5/16" hole in it, then reamed
the bushings with a 3/16" reamer. Reaming nylon is not like reaming
metal...you don't really ream, you just sort of push the nylon around.
But when installed into the hinges, and the 3/16" clevis pins are
installed, the fit will be snug...almost too snug, but that's what you
want. They will wear in. Incidentally, the heads of the clevis pins
that came with my kit were the exact same size (5/16") as the OD of the
bushings, meaning that the pins could work their way out taking the
bushings with them. I used a washer under the head of each clevis pin.
The OD of this washer must be at least larger than 5/16" (.3125"), but
small enough to clear the spar.
Lynn
On Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 12:08 PM, Lowell Fitt wrote:
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Ron, One more thought. The Nylon gave a very tight fit - almost
having to
drive the clevis pin in. Some at the time reamed them for an easier
fit. I
left mine tight and by the time I ewas flying there was no discernable
friction in the hinges.
Lowell
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