I was sure hoping that I would not have to mess with the controls / tail , I trust my work.......but that scares the bajeebers out of me. I'd rather hire an elf with a small crescent wrench.
________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 4, 2009 7:38:10 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Moving right along 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? ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ________________________________ 2009 3 Free CREDIT SCORES: See Your 3 Credit Scores from All 3 Bureaus FREE!
