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These are the three internal elevator control linkages AFTER they have been silver soldered.




To silver-solder them, I heated the wire and wheel collars using a propane torch, and pretreated with flux. To make sure that the nylon EZ Adjust Control Horns and Swivel Link did not melt, I wrapped the socket head bolts and remaining assembly tightly in a wet cloth, before heating.


For anyone that has not soldered in this manner before, please note that the wire is heated on one side, and the solder is applied to the opposite side. (Do not heat the solder directly with the flame of the torch; instead, allow it to "wick" through a heated surface.)
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