Thanks Larry, That tip could have probably saved my McV2. Steve
On Tue, 16 Jul 2002 16:19:14 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Tony, >You are right you should never man-handle a servo >by manipulating the surface. I gently move the surface to look for >gear problems. If you apply a quick rotation or quickly change >direction you may damage the nylon gear used as a fuse in a metal >gear servo. Never push a Flap to full deflection=over center, and >then manually try to return the flap.What I do is feel the sevos mesh >looking for smooth operation. If you suspect a damaged gear move the >surface away from center and turn your radio on. Move the surface you >suspect by radio command. A damged servo will usally grind and or >respond with a jerky motion and gradually lose its ability to hold >center. Best wishes Larry >RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send >"subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
