Bending push rods?
10-25-2003, 02:40 PM
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Bending push rods?
Hi
what is the best way to bend the push rod in order to connect it with the servo arm.. and get the bend correctly aligned with the servo?
thank you..
what is the best way to bend the push rod in order to connect it with the servo arm.. and get the bend correctly aligned with the servo?
thank you..
10-26-2003, 03:37 PM
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RE: Bending push rods?
Unless you are flying a relatively slow trainer or sport plane, do not use Z bends. They wallow out the horns and get sloppy with use. On a higher performance plane this leads to flutter. Always use ball joints or clevises when possible. Remember, there are good clevises and some not so good, buy quality ones like DuBro or Roberts.
10-26-2003, 05:03 PM
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RE: Bending push rods?
Cherry, Rodney
Thank you for your input ..
my problem is.. when I want to bend the rod in L shape in order to insert it into the servo arm.. how can I get the bend right?
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10-26-2003, 06:47 PM
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RE: Bending push rods?
Abu:
Hook the pushrod up to the elevator. Prop the elevator up so it is level or neutral. have the servo arm so it is at right angles to the servo. Lay the pushrod on the servo arm and you can see where it needs to be bent.
Hook the pushrod up to the elevator. Prop the elevator up so it is level or neutral. have the servo arm so it is at right angles to the servo. Lay the pushrod on the servo arm and you can see where it needs to be bent.
