Servo screws
09-29-2011, 02:40 PM
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Servo screws
What methods can be used to secure the servo screws into the servo tray? Ijust maidened my P-47 yesterday and after I took it apart today to make sure everything was tight still I found 4 servo screws on 2 different servos had came loose and fell out. I did put a few drops in the threads but that obviously didn't make a difference. Ialso had all the cowl screws come loose and 1 fall out, a guy at my fieldtold me to put silicone on them to keep them in place. so do Ijust put this on the threads and then screw them in? Ineed to find ways too hold the screws in place from the vibration of a DLE20. Any tips would be appreciated.
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09-29-2011, 03:21 PM
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RE: Servo screws
Do secure the screws with some threadlocker (or silicone). Also check your propeller. If it is out of balance, this will exacerbate the problem.
09-29-2011, 08:10 PM
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RE: Servo screws
ORIGINAL: Gray Beard
I get my screws from Micro Fastener, hex head screws. I pre-drill the holes under size, thread the screws in then back out. Add a drop or two of thin CA then let it set up. Now install the servos and tighten them down good.
I get my screws from Micro Fastener, hex head screws. I pre-drill the holes under size, thread the screws in then back out. Add a drop or two of thin CA then let it set up. Now install the servos and tighten them down good.
Gray Beard's got the goods! I do exactly what he does then I add a drop to each screw and drive them home, never had one come out yet (knock on balsa...) Every once in a while the rubber grommet gets glued too, but small price to pay to make sure your servos stay on the job. Metal to metal ALWAYS needs thread locker of some sort, if at all possible, run with nylon lined nuts (but not both), they are Gump proof!
09-29-2011, 10:40 PM
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If you'll put a drop of thin CA into a threaded hole and let it cure, you'll get hardened threads that will hold the screw well. The wood swells a bit too so it'll be vibration resistant but removable.
09-30-2011, 06:07 AM
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ORIGINAL: K-Bob
Or these #4 stainless bonded washers
http://www.microfasteners.com/catalo...ts/WASFWRB.cfm
Or these #4 stainless bonded washers
http://www.microfasteners.com/catalo...ts/WASFWRB.cfm
http://www.jrhobbyhardware.com/shop/...roducts_id=280
09-30-2011, 06:24 AM
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The best way I have found to keep cowl (or canopy) screws from coming out is to enlarge the hole in the block to 1/8" and glue a piece of nyrod tubing into it. make the tubing a little longer than the block to be sure it is fully glued in place. You'll need to tap it in with a hammer. Then enlarge the hole to 5/64".
Now a #2 screw (standard servo size) will screw into the nyrod and will never vibrate loose!
Now a #2 screw (standard servo size) will screw into the nyrod and will never vibrate loose!
What can I say, it works. Picked it up from an old timer many years back.
09-30-2011, 07:00 AM
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RE: Servo screws
Where can you pick up nyrod tube? Are there differnt size tubes? And do you make it flush with the cowl block? Thanks for all the advice I appreciate it thank you.
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RE: Servo screws
It is the "inner" rod of something like Sullivan Gold-N-Rods http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFU91&P=0
This pair wouldd probably give a lifetime supply to multiple people.
This pair wouldd probably give a lifetime supply to multiple people.
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RE: Servo screws
Use Dubro socket head servo head stews. This will stop the cheap servo screws
From having the heads strip and or the driver slipping and Puting a hole in your new plane.
You can pick up those neopreme backed washers at any hardware store..
From having the heads strip and or the driver slipping and Puting a hole in your new plane.
You can pick up those neopreme backed washers at any hardware store..
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RE: Servo screws
I go back and forth .sometimes depending on the size of the screw I use medium ca.and other times I insert a piece of yellow nyrod and screw into it.both work exyremely well.
09-30-2011, 10:53 AM
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RE: Servo screws
Is everyone missing the obvious??? The cause is vibration... you need to check and see what is so out of balance... did you balance your prop? what about the spinner? These two things can shake a plane to pieces.
ORIGINAL: Goran619
What methods can be used to secure the servo screws into the servo tray? I just maidened my P-47 yesterday and after I took it apart today to make sure everything was tight still I found 4 servo screws on 2 different servos had came loose and fell out. I did put a few drops in the threads but that obviously didn't make a difference. I also had all the cowl screws come loose and 1 fall out, a guy at my fieldtold me to put silicone on them to keep them in place. so do I just put this on the threads and then screw them in? I need to find ways too hold the screws in place from the vibration of a DLE 20. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jordan
What methods can be used to secure the servo screws into the servo tray? I just maidened my P-47 yesterday and after I took it apart today to make sure everything was tight still I found 4 servo screws on 2 different servos had came loose and fell out. I did put a few drops in the threads but that obviously didn't make a difference. I also had all the cowl screws come loose and 1 fall out, a guy at my fieldtold me to put silicone on them to keep them in place. so do I just put this on the threads and then screw them in? I need to find ways too hold the screws in place from the vibration of a DLE 20. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jordan
09-30-2011, 11:09 AM
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ORIGINAL: carrellh
Sometimes the servo tray is made out of poor wood. In those cases a 'doubler' can give the screws something to grab better.
Sometimes the servo tray is made out of poor wood. In those cases a 'doubler' can give the screws something to grab better.