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<P>John</P>
<P>The 2-56 size works good,however I use the pushrod ends from Bob Violet Models part number BVM5734.These are stainless steel and are way stronger than Dubro.You need to drill them to fit a little oversize for the carbon fiber rod.This gives room for the epoxy.</P>
<P>This info is compliments of Troy Newman. Didn't think I would take credit for it did you Troy?HAHA.</P>
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<P>Jim Ivey<BR><BR></P></DIV><BR><BR><BR>jivey61@msn.com
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<DIV></DIV>>From: john tarpinian <JTARPINIAN@YAHOO.COM>
<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: discussion@nsrca.org
<DIV></DIV>>To: discussion@nsrca.org
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: Re: Carbon Push Rod Size
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:23:55 -0800 (PST)
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<DIV></DIV>>The 1/8 cf tubes are only available with 2-56 ends.
<DIV></DIV>>Are the 2-56 linkages durable enough?
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<DIV></DIV>>--- ronlock <RONLOCK@COMCAST.NET>wrote:
<DIV></DIV>> > I'll second the recommendation for a pushrod guide.
<DIV></DIV>> > I cut an oval hole in bottom about
<DIV></DIV>> > 5 x 2 inches to work through to install the balsa
<DIV></DIV>> > and foam guide.
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<DIV></DIV>> > Later, Ron Lockhart
<DIV></DIV>> > ----- Original Message -----
<DIV></DIV>> > From: Lance Van Nostrand
<DIV></DIV>> > To: discussion@nsrca.org
<DIV></DIV>> > Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 2:20 PM
<DIV></DIV>> > Subject: Re: Carbon Push Rod Size
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<DIV></DIV>> > Hi Moose Boy,
<DIV></DIV>> > The 1/8" CF rods are really nice for the ailerons.
<DIV></DIV>> > Very stiff and light, but make sure you use light
<DIV></DIV>> > clevis/control arms too or it will not buy you much.
<DIV></DIV>> > Not sure what the elevator setup is on the Focus.
<DIV></DIV>> > If it's down the middle, the 5/32 and 3/16 rods are
<DIV></DIV>> > both very light and work fine. a guide inthe center
<DIV></DIV>> > of the rod is not a bad idea. This doesn't have to
<DIV></DIV>> > be structural. Just something to prevent
<DIV></DIV>> > oscillations, like a cross brace of light balsa with
<DIV></DIV>> > a small cube of foam glued on top of it. the foam
<DIV></DIV>> > would have a slice halfway through which the rod
<DIV></DIV>> > slides in.
<DIV></DIV>> > --Lance
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<DIV></DIV>> > ----- Original Message -----
<DIV></DIV>> > From: Michael Laggis
<DIV></DIV>> > To: NSRCA
<DIV></DIV>> > Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 11:11 AM
<DIV></DIV>> > Subject: Carbon Push Rod Size
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<DIV></DIV>> > What size Central Hobbies carbon pushrods should
<DIV></DIV>> > I use on my Focus. The homemade ones from the
<DIV></DIV>> > previous owner don't give me a warm fuzzy. These
<DIV></DIV>> > push rod will be for the ailerons, and elevator
<DIV></DIV>> > halves.
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<DIV></DIV>> > Thanks
<DIV></DIV>> > Michael Laggis
<DIV></DIV>> > AKA Moose Boy
<DIV></DIV>> > NSRCA 3618
<DIV></DIV>> > http://www.alaskarc.org
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