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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>KEVLAR.........................................
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<A title=rcaerobob@cox.net href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">Bob Pastorello</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, February 04, 2005 6:45
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: More CF Pushrod
systems</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Of course, though, the VERY BEST CF pushrod
system is coated stainless steel or teflon-coated PULL-PULL.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(sorry, just couldn't resist ;-)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR>Bob Pastorello<BR>NSRCA 199 AMA 46373<BR><A
href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">rcaerobob@cox.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.rcaerobats.net">www.rcaerobats.net</A></DIV>
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<A title=kblackw@adelphia.net href="mailto:kblackw@adelphia.net">Ken
Blackwell</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, February 04, 2005 6:42
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> More CF Pushrod systems</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There has been discussion on pros/cons of nylon
tube vs teflon tubes with the .070" CF pushrod. Here is my experience with
it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>On my first attempt at the .070" CF pushrod
system, I bought the CST kit with the teflon sleeve/tubes. After fooling
with them for a while, I pitched them in the trash can and went to the Dubro
nylon antenna tubes. I found that it was mpossible...at least for
me...to get them attached to a spar/ladder without binding. So, my vote
is: I ABSOLUTELY won't use the flakey/flimsey
teflon.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In the process, I developed my own method of
installation, which uses only one piece of 1/4" balsa for support (not a
ladder) with a cross piece near the front end, back end and one in the
middle. I found the key to the thing was to get it installed and working
smoothly before gluing it in.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For my next airplane, I'm going to use CF tubes
with the CF pushrod and NO balsa ladder or support. I understand the
weight is about the same. Of course, you have to install it in a straight
line to get a smooth operating pushrod.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Evreryone has their own
way....smile.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ken
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