Odd thing is I can not test it without gluing the sleeve because it slides easier on the pushrod than sleeve. Ken’s point for tighter rod is a good point. My other planes I sleeved the whole rod with the solid insert this is the first time I remember it said to cut an glue them in little pieces. As Steve said if I’am going to follow the directions I will cut ¼ “ pieces and glue an see how it tight en’s up then try a dry lube if its sticky. BTW I once used beeswax on flex cable for throttle as it made a sharp turn around the tank an got stiff that was 2 years ago an it’s still smooth now but on plastic to plastic it wasn’t my first thought.

Thanks for the input. Rich