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- From: sbixby@cup.portal.com (Steven W Bixby)
- Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
- Subject: Re: Connecting pushrods to servos
- Message-ID: <74544@cup.portal.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 93 16:59:00 PST
- Organization: The Portal System (TM)
- Distribution: usa
- References: <C189q0.F7M@csn.org> <96800@rphroy.ph.gmr.com>
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- < EZ-connectors comments >
- >>I prefer to use adjustable clevises on both ends of a pushrod.
- > ^^^^^^^^^
-
- >I assume you use a lock nut on atleast one end to prevent the pushrod
- >from lengthening or shortening due to vibration? Not a flame, just wanna
- >be sure the neophytes don't get the wrong impression.
-
- Errr.. Wait a minute, think about this a second. If one end of the
- rod rotates in the clevis, then the other one does too. The rod may
- slide one way or the other by rotating, but the length remains the
- same (assuming 2-56 threads...)
-
- Now, this is not to say I 'condone' using un-lock-nutted clevises on
- both ends of a rod...! The pushrod could rotate enough to completely
- come out of one clevis. And, it could advance far enough into one side
- to cause binding, and eventually battery run-down, and so forth.
-
- My personal choice, which I use on virtually EVERY pushrod type installation
- is Z bends on the servo end, and STEEL clevises, locknutted to prevent
- metal-to-metal noise, as well as a piece of fuel tubing over the closed
- clevis to prevent it from popping off under load. For smaller planes
- and gliders, I will use nylon clevises, if the horn is also nylon; a
- miniscule amount of weight, and no need for a locknut.
-
- The only place I will use EZ-connectors is for nose-wheel steering
- (usually not there, either) and throttle. These are more adjustment
- prone items, and often harder to get at the end opposite the servo.
-
- Several years ago I did use EZ's on my flight surfaces, but my rudder
- on a tail-dragger popped the EZ off the servo a couple of times on landing,
- and I decided it was CHEAPER, STRONGER, and MORE RELIABLE to use Z-bends.
- The available z-bender pliers are really good for this - one of my most
- favorite tools, in fact. :)
-
- -swb- (Steve Bixby, sbixby@cup.portal.com)
-