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<DIV>I've been using them for years and I've never had a problem with the screw backing out. As for adjusting them 1/2 turn - do it at the servo if you need to be as finite as the 1/2 turn - I have ball links at both ends so doing it at the servo the additional 1/2 turn is not an issue. Now, I can see a problem if you are running 1 servo using a pushrod that has 2 connectors to the elevator halves - you should still be able to get to the screw using one of those L-shaped screwdrivers (ala hex head allen wrench).<BR><BR><BR>-----Original Message----- <BR>From: Woodward James R Civ 412 TW/DRP <JAMES.WOODWARD2@EDWARDS.AF.MIL><BR>Sent: Jan 21, 2004 9:55 AM <BR>To: discussion@nsrca.org <BR>Subject: MK ball bearing connectors <BR><BR></DIV><XHTML><XHEAD><XMETA CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii" HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type"><XMETA content="Microsoft Word 10 (filtered)" name="Generator">
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I'm using some MK ball bearing connectors on my plane now and have a few questions for those that use them. When installed on the elevator, I only have the resolution of 1 full turn because the direction the small Philips head screw must pass through. Are there any tricks to working around this? The aileron install seems fine as you can access the screw head from any direction. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">For those that use these devises, are there any improvements, maintenance, or things to be aware of? Has the screw ever backed out?</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thanks,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jim W.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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