Hey Nick: I recommend replacing both O rings before re assembly. The trick
is to compress the doughnuts evenly until the snap ring slot is just below
the openings in the housing, Then start the snap ring in the groove and
hold the end in place as you work it in to place around the fitting. I have
found that by working with the unit in a vertical position the snap ring goes
back in to place with no trouble. (IF you have compressed the doughnuts
squarely and not too far)
As far as the trim wire housing is concerned, replace the housing in
the stabilizer. If you are mechanically inclined, you can unsolder the
fitting off the old one and put it on a universal choke cable housing. I just
buy a new one from Skyport for about $60, and put it in place. It can be done
without removing the rudder cables, but one must be careful when working
the stabilizer forward (after removing the bolts). I find that by twisting
the stabilizer, one can work the rudder cables above the fuselage and then
move it forward to allow room to work. Reverse the process when putting it
back in to place. You will need a 3/8" ratchet with an 1/2 " socket and a
long extension with a universal joint to reach the nuts on the forward bolts.
(I use two 12 " extensions)
When you take the fairing off in front of the stabilizer, you can see the
attach fitting for the trim housing. By un bolting it there, and then
removing the four stabilizer attachment bolts, you free up the entire unit and
you will see what I am talking about (getting the rudder cables free and
above the fuselage) Be sure to put a couple pieces of lumber or other material
under the stabilizer when you have it loose in order to keep it from
falling and damaging something. (cross supports on the fuselage) I also put an
old rug on the rear of the fuselage to keep from scratching the paint.
Also grease the trim wire when installing the new one. It works much
better and will not corrode so easily.
Lynn Nelsen
In a message dated 5/3/2009 9:35:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
Got my mains off , cleaned and painted the parts .Ordered new rubber
donuts.One o-ring was bad and that main was dry . The nose was nearly dry as
well.That snap ring looks like it will be a bear to put back on. Any tricks?
Got the trim wire out of the cable ( in 2 pieces )It was corroded for
about 2 feet near the tail cone. I would like to install a new wire,But I
wonder how to clean out the old cable/tube. Any suggestions?
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