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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Actually the pushrods I use on the elevator are a
0.070" CF rod it is solid not a hollow tube. This is where I use the BVM
stainless connectors. These rods are solid and are run parallel down the fuse to
the elevator 1/2's This is a solid light and easy way to run elevator pushrod
setups.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I did a write up about a year ago on the system and
you can find it on the rcaerosport.com website and also Don Ramsey's website. It
shows pics and gives the part numbers and where to get the pushrod setup
parts.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>These are not the pushrods sold by Central
Hobbies...However I use the Central Pushrods exclusively for everything else.
These are the absolute best available. In fact I use the central pushrod setup
to connect the dual elevator pushrod to the servo side.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For pushrods on the Ailerons the Central Hobbies
5/32" pushrods with the 2-56 or 4-40 Titanium ends are great. I have used these
for a really long time...Like since 98'. I have thousands of flights
and zero failures. I have never even heard of a failure except in an extremely
long runs of the pushrods being unsupported...In these cases it was a poor
install and harmonics issues. My personal opinion is the rod runs more than
about 10-12" it needs to be supported.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just started using the 1/8" pushrods with the 2mm
titanium ends. This are super light and have been very very solid. Again same
system of rods and ends and I don't see any issues even though I have only a few
flights on the smaller pushrods.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Central Pushrods are actually hollow
tubes...and the sizes are the O.D. The titanium ends get epoxy, JB Weld, or
Thick CA inside of the tubes.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I actually use thick CA on all the ends and have
not had any problems. I make sure its coated well and then don't use any
kicker...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I feel the JB weld or 30min epoxy would be a less
critical install. Although I have never had the CA fail, I can see where the
quicker drying CA could not get good coverage. The slower set stuff is probably
easier to work with...just takes more time to cure up.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Troy Newman</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=jivey61@msn.com href="mailto:jivey61@msn.com">jim ivey</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, February 29, 2004 6:04
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Carbon Push Rod Size</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV class=RTE>
<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>
<P> </P>
<P>Jim Ivey<BR><BR></P></DIV><BR><BR><BR>jivey61@msn.com
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<DIV></DIV>
<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)
<DIV></DIV>>
<DIV></DIV>>The 1/8 cf tubes are only available with 2-56 ends.
<DIV></DIV>>Are the 2-56 linkages durable enough?
<DIV></DIV>>
<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.
<DIV></DIV>> >
<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
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>> >
<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
<DIV></DIV>> >
<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
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>> >
<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.
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>> > Thanks
<DIV></DIV>> > Michael Laggis
<DIV></DIV>> > AKA Moose Boy
<DIV></DIV>> > NSRCA 3618
<DIV></DIV>> > http://www.alaskarc.org
<DIV></DIV>> >
<DIV></DIV>>
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