I'm using 3/16" alum tube cut to >length as spacers. I'm using fiberlock >castle nuts with cotter pins on the rotating bolts. ( belt and suspenders >in my thoughts) Isn't that OK.? >Joe Horton +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The cotter pin/castle nut should keep the bolt in place but look at the size of the bearing in the rod end. If it pulls out, the bolt, nut, cotter pin, will all pull through the rod end. The AN970 washer would keep that from happening and at least keep the pushrod in place, if not tight. As for the tubing for a spacer, just make sure it's heavy enough wall thickness that you can snug down the rod end bearing without crushing the tubing. Use you best judgement. Speaking of judgement I was amazed, when looking at a friends Mooney, to find fiber locknuts ONLY on every single hinge point bolt for all the control surfaces. I'm no expert but I can't believe that is correct. Larry Flesner
