OK, I found out tonight that my links on the new Z230 are really, really, really, tight. What method/tool do you use to get them nice and smooth?

I have heard of chucking a old ball in a power drill putting the link on the ball and running the drill until the link is nice and smooth

I will give that a try.

Before you use the above mentioned ball link sizing trick...may I suggest taking a pair of pliers and lightly sqeezing the ball with the serreated part of the pliers...all you need are some tiny grooves to help "mill" the inside of the link...a smooth ball could take days, weeks or months to size all the links on your heli! Also, use a vairible speed drill...no Dremel tools! Work slowly until you get the hang of it...1-2 seconds per link and then test fit should do nicely. Chris

YEah, In my infinate wisdom I picked the newest ball I had in my arsenal and went at it. Many, Many, Many minutes later I got pissed and went to the LHS and bought the JR ball sizing tool. Re-Sized all the links in no time flat, and the centering problem went away. Best 16.00 I have spent so far.

So what...you mean I owe you $16.00 cause i didn't post quick enough??? Damn, I knew my sssllooowww typing was going to cost me one day! What can I say...my 8th grade typing teacher was a Hottie and it was hard to pay attention to the keyboard! C-H-R-I-S. :stupid:

I don't belive i ever had the problem of links being too tight.
Might have had some too loose
I would like to look at this tool where do i find the. JR ball sizing tool. Re-Sized all the links in no time flat, and the centering problem went away. Best 16.00

For all that are interested here is the link. Link Tool

Maxx:
I'll let this one slip, but dont let it happen again Also please send the check or moey order to the following address............

MR>>C.:
This was the first one where the links were REALLY tight. The elevator servo was having a hard time re-centering because of the high resistance in the links. The Z230 is not CCPM so there are a few links on the elevator channel. After using the toll, it smoothed right out. The tool is even adjustable to get that perfect fit, but you can go to far, so be carefull.

I did find it available at Heliproz For only 13.00.

My Fury was flying jerky.
Friend of mine gave me the tool to use not keep, I tryed to keep it but he found it and took it out of my box. . I worked on all the ball links.
And now it fly's great.
I think it is a good investment.
IMO

Will it work on Rocket City and Minature links or just certin ones.

Yes it will work on all.