>..... Here is the problem--the cables exit the drilled holes at the base
>of the sternpost and rub severely on the aft lower fuselage, and have to
>make about a 10 deg. angle bend on their way to the tailwheel horns.....
>
>I raised the exit point to about 1" from the bottom of the sternpost and
>also raised the bellcrank itself by 1" which gives more clearance for the
>springs within the fuselage. This actually reduces the deflection in the
>cables as the tailwheel moves through the full 160 degrees . In addition I
>made the fairleads out of 1/4" nylon tube and allows a small amount of
>movement in the tube itself. The nylon is a lot easier on the cable than
>stainless steel.
Sounds reasonable Tony, although as yet I have no problems with mine. My
only worry about the nylon is it will obviously wear quicker than the
stainless tube. It might be worth considering a double nylon tube. Sleeve
within a sleeve. When the inner sleeve is worn, split it and remove it then
replace with a new split tube. Place the split opposite to the wear site
then weld the end of the tube to stop it rotating. (Hot air)
Graham
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