All the instructions I have seen for installing ram horns involved shortening the shaft so going back to pretzels would require a new shaft. Univair has new pretzels for $35 and Skyport can get you them also. Skyport has new plastic centers. Vernon may have some used shafts and also Kurt is headed to NY this weekend to pick up a load of used parts so he will probably have a set.
Kevin1 --- In [email protected], iflysmo...@... wrote: > > Hey Darick: The Original Ercoupe control wheels were held on to the control > shaft through a two piece connector, which was held together with 3 or 4 > screws. This connection was fastened to the shaft with a #1 taper pin. The > tolerances were fairly close and the unit held up pretty good. The plastic > hub that covered the entire connection did not hold up very well in the sun > light. When the plastic was removed the result did not look nice at all. I > believe there was a change made at serial 4423. > At one time I believe Skyport had a replacement rams horn style yoke > which replaced the control wheels, which I believe was kit # FMK-14. > Installation of this kit, or any other style wheel requires a 337 and > approval to > be legal. I have run across installations that were not legal. I suspect > that you will have to replace the shaft (as Hartmut said). > One way would be to obtain a pair of control wheels and shafts (Used > assemblies) from a salvage yard. Skyport now has new plastic covers so, you > could make them look pretty nice. I do not believe that Univair or Skyport > have assembled control wheels and shafts, but most of the individual > components are available (pretty pricey however). I would recommend calling > Vernon Gregory and see what he can provide. > Lynn Nelsen > > > In a message dated 1/15/2010 11:20:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > c.d.gu...@... writes: > > > > Folks, > There is a lot of play in the yoke connection on my 415C. The yoke is a > typical "U" shape style and is connected with two bolts. Can this be > repaired or must the yoke and tube be replaced? The universal joint at the > other > end where it connects to the "T" is good. > Thanks for any suggestions. > Darick >
