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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:36 pm Post subject: Longer engine cables - throttle cable and mixture cable

During my 2nd condition inspection I see that both by throttle and 

mixture cables have started to wear through their sheathing in spots.  I 

know needing longer cables than the stock Vans cables is a common 

requirement.



Where are people buying longer cables these days?



I see in the archives that Dave Saylor identifies someone is 

California.  I also see ACS (not Aircraft Spruce?).



Thanks.

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carl.froehlich(at)verizon
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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:23 pm Post subject: Longer engine cables - throttle cable and mixture cable

I sent this note to Van's a year and a half ago.  The response back was 'many people are using the recommended cable'.  The 50.5" cable from Van's worked just fine (standard Van's engine and push/pull controls).

 

Carl

 

From: Carl Froehlich [mailto:carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net] 

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:58 PM

To: 'support(at)vansaircraft.com'

Subject: RV-10 Throttle Cable too short

 

I installed the Van’s recommended throttle cable (CT BLK THROTTLE 47.5) in my YIO-540 RV-10 project.  It is simply too short.  I just purchased and installed the IO-360 cable (CT BLK THROTTLE 50.5) and it fits better, but not perfect.

 

Recommend offering a 49” cable for the RV-10 throttle control, or at least selling the 50.5” instead of the 47.5” cable to RV-10 builders.

 

Your recommended prop and mixture cables worked well.

 

Carl Froehlich

40528

 

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Kelly McMullen

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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:42 pm Post subject: Longer engine cables - throttle cable and mixture cable

Well, I am getting close to ordering my cables. I recall that ACS offers a higher quality cable than what Vans buys from them. Top quality cables also can be obtained from McFarlane, but are priced some where between 2 an 3 times Van's price. I need to talk to McFarlane as to what the real length of their cables that they list for the RV-10 measure, as they show for stock panel and for Aerosport panels but don't say what the length is on their website.

 

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 During my 2nd condition inspection I see that both by throttle and mixture cables have started to wear through their sheathing in spots.  I know needing longer cables than the stock Vans cables is a common requirement.

  

 Where are people buying longer cables these days?

 

 I see in the archives that Dave Saylor identifies someone is California.  I also see ACS (not Aircraft Spruce?).

 

 Thanks.

 

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Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:12 pm Post subject: Longer engine cables - throttle cable and mixture cable

California Push-Pull makes and sells CableCraft cables. Â The green cables from Vans are also CableCraft, but I used a different spec that seems to handle heat better. Â Look for 176-VTT part numbers. Â The part numbers in the archives should be available from any CableCraft distributor.

  



I changed my cables at around 500 hours. Â The new ones have close to 800 now and are smooth as silk.

  



Please note the measurements I gave are for a quadrant.



Dave Saylor

831-750-0284 CL

 



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 During my 2nd condition inspection I see that both by throttle and mixture cables have started to wear through their sheathing in spots. Â I know needing longer cables than the stock Vans cables is a common requirement.

   

 Where are people buying longer cables these days?

 

 I see in the archives that Dave Saylor identifies someone is California. Â I also see ACS (not Aircraft Spruce?).

 

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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:32 am Post subject: Re: Longer engine cables - throttle cable and mixture cable

We used the throttle cable for the RV-7 which is 3" longer than the one supplied for the -10.  The mixture cable as supplied worked fine for us (standard panel with push pull).  - Jason

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AirMike

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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:33 am Post subject: Longer engine cables - throttle cable

Replaced my Vans cable at about 150 hrs. It developed a wear spot in the plastic shield material. I tried fixing it with tank sealant. That also wore thru. Probably best to start out with the proper cable. Vans is tooooo short!

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