Re: TP5 & TP6

[Bob Harrison <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>]

Hi! Simon.
Long time ago ..... yes the bushes are a snug fit however a film of very
light oil should allow you to withdraw the torque tube after curing, which
you need to have applied anyway to ensure that no epoxy "sticks" to the
tube. Be sure to really abraid the exterior of the bushes with a hack saw
blade prior to the bonding.
Regards
Bob Harrison  G-PTAG Europa 337 MKI /Jabiru 3300 (c/w Torque tube drive
clamps modification !)

-----Original Message-----
From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Subject:  TP5 & TP6

I have a question for the list but first let me introduce myself. My name is
Simon Miles, I live in Brussels and I have recently begun construction of
Tri-gear kit number 508.

At the moment I have reached the stage of bonding the TP5 and TP6 bushes
into the stabilator. The problem I have is that the bushes are a very tight
fit on the TP4 torque tube.  I can't see any way that I can use the tube to
align the bushes while the rapid epoxy cures because inserting the tube
completely displaces the bushes in the core. What sort of fit should the
bushes have on the torque tube?


Simon Miles,
Tri-gear 508