Reading a few threads, it seems many of you struggle with installing push rods, especially split ones (ie two outputs, usually for split elevator halves).

So here is my handy hint. (actually not mine, read in a magazine, tried it, it changed my life)

Use snake inners!!!!!!

1. install the servo as required in the fuz. fit all control horns. Ensure that the holes for the exit are open.

2. feed snake inner through the exit hole, down the fuz, and out by the servo, ensuring you leave a few inches at least sticking out the exit (this is the only fiddly part, as the snake may get caught up on a former. Wiggling and twisting usually frees things up)

3. feed second snake inner through the other exit hole.

4. attached the push rod to the snake ends at the servo end.

5. gently push the rod, and pull snakes out the exit holes.

and voila! push rod installed in less than 5 minutes. No swearing, no tearing hair out, no need to cut into the covering.

So easy I usually end up doing it two or three times to ensure that any bends are in the right place. If you do need to remove the push rod, re attach the snakes prior to removal, so they are ready and waiting for re installation when needed.

You can also use this method for installing closed loop (pull-pull) lines.

Hope this helps
Sprink

For non UK readers, by snakes I mean flexible nylon push rods such as "Goldnrod"

Sprink

Whew!
The Peta people will be glad to know you din't mean real snakes!


Doug

You left off the poll option for, "saw the same tip in a magazine, back in the '80's, and it rocks"

Been doin't it that way for years and it works great!!!!!