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Old 11-11-2007 | 06:45 PM
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Default Replacing Push Rods

I'm not real happy with the push rods that came with my ARF. They're wooden dowel w/wire on each end. They're pretty flimsy and appear to be binding when I installed them.

Since I no longer have access to the inside of the fuse, something I need to anchor (like NyRod) is out of the question.

What can I use to replace the original pushrods that will be a little less flimsy?

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Mark
Old 11-11-2007 | 07:26 PM
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Mark, use carbon fiber push rods, or fiberglass arrow shafts.

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Old 11-11-2007 | 08:11 PM
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I use the Dave Brown fiberglass pushrod system. It comes with two 36" fiberglass shafts and enough ends to make single or double pushrods.

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Old 11-11-2007 | 11:04 PM
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What can I use to replace the original pushrods that will be a little less flimsy?
Slightly larger diameter dowels. ;-) Maybe 1/16". That can double the stiffness of a 1/4" dowel vs. a 5/16" one. Tapering the ends can help dramatically in binding problems.
Old 11-12-2007 | 04:36 PM
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You could also go with a pull-pull system.

And just because its finished, doesn't mean you can't access the inside. I've cut and repaired LOTS of holes to access the inside.

Brad

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