If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
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If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub shaft, shouldn't the bore of the strut be either 3/16th, or if allowing for the stuff box or a bearing, 7/32 inch?
I ask because I ordered a couple struts that are supposed to be for a 3/16th inch stub shafts, and they both have 1/4" bore. So either I got the wrong items, or I am misunderstanding something...
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I ask because I ordered a couple struts that are supposed to be for a 3/16th inch stub shafts, and they both have 1/4" bore. So either I got the wrong items, or I am misunderstanding something...
Sean
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RE: If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
Could it be there is enougth room for you teflon liner to go in there or a strut bushing? I dont know what model strut you got but this is an example of a strut bushing its for an sv27.
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RE: If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
I figured, that even if they left room for a bearing, wouldnt it be the same size as the brass tube that fits the 3/16th stub shaft (I am saying, wouldnt it be 7/32 bore?).
In short, shouldn't I be able to use a piece of 7/32 brass tube as a bearing?
I got these off e-bay, but they are from a manufacturer of these parts, so I think they will back up their product (fix their mistake, if they made a mistake). If it is my mistake, then I guess I eat them.
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In short, shouldn't I be able to use a piece of 7/32 brass tube as a bearing?
I got these off e-bay, but they are from a manufacturer of these parts, so I think they will back up their product (fix their mistake, if they made a mistake). If it is my mistake, then I guess I eat them.
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RE: If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
It was not a mistake. You just need the stuffing tube to go all the way through the strut (or use a strut bushing like posted) and the next size tube up from 7/32 (1/4). You will see on the picture above has the 1/4 flange at the end. That fits snug in the strut.
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RE: If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
Ok...that bushing above is $10...I will have to figure something out, probably just using brass tubes.
I think I got a pretty good deal on the struts, so if I can make them work...I will.
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Sean
I think I got a pretty good deal on the struts, so if I can make them work...I will.
Thanks,
Sean
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RE: If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
id double check they dont allready have bushes fitted usually lead teflon!! if they do they are for 1/4 shafts you can still use them if you can get a ferrule to step up to a 1/4 stub shaft.
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RE: If strut is listed for 3/16th inch stub...
You can make your own easily from brass tubing. I prefer slots over holes myself. Make them at angles as they'll cover more area for the grease. Just use a cut-off wheel to cut the slots then run a 3/16" drill bit though the tubing to clean it up on the inside. A little flare on the prop end helps. It will help to hold it in place and the flare will give the drive dog less of a contact area during cable wind-up.