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Old 10-27-2007, 08:41 PM
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I think I need to replace the links on my servos and control horns on my plane.

I was checking the servo connection, and I noticed when the servo moved through full range, the piece of fuel line around the link was hitting the servo control arm.

I currently run the simple nylon quick links:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXE111&P=7

I'm currently running 2-56 control rods...

What's a better linkages???

Thanks,

Lyndon
Old 10-27-2007, 08:56 PM
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http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAZC3&P=M

....with this type, you don't use the pieces of fuel line.
Old 10-27-2007, 09:40 PM
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Default RE: A better linkage than the plastic

Yup Dave , those work good . I use them alot on the servo end.
Old 10-27-2007, 11:29 PM
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Default RE: A better linkage than the plastic

OK...

I'm willing to buy what it takes...

But I have a question. My plane has the flexible pushrods, so the clips thread onto a length of metal, the other end of the threads goes into the inner pushrod, and extends in far enough to get inside the outer pushrod...

So, how do I convert to these??? Without doing anything drastic please....


TIA

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Old 10-28-2007, 12:55 AM
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Default RE: A better linkage than the plastic

Ok fellows, I suggest using the Sullivan LXFV17 metal clevises from Tower Hobbies, and do away with the fuel line, or plastic locks. If you add a lockwasher and nut on the threaded shaft, you can mechanically lock the clevis from moving on the threads. I have been taught to always use metal on plastic, or plastic on metal for any flight control system.

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Old 10-28-2007, 01:15 AM
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Default RE: A better linkage than the plastic

another alternative: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWH33&P=7

no metal to metal.

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