Gidday,
I have recently installed my rudder pedals and am interested in the amount of
friction
of
the bearings. Whilst I haven't thoroughly lubricated them, I believe I have a
little
too
much friction. Having said that, I wouldn't be surprised if mine were cut in
half
after the
tube holes were bored, so there shape of the hole is no longer circular, but
tighter.
So,
I happen to have a Dremel hand tool that is exactly the right size, and I have
opened
them up nominally. I can continue, but like anything, when I have a saw or a
file
in my
hand I have finally, after a long time, learnt I need to go a bit slow.
Realising
any
system friction will only be cumulative, should I try and work out the friction
before
attaching cables etc to be as close to zero as I can get them? I'd have to say
I
currently need a pound or two of breakaway force, but I haven't attached the
spring
hardware yet. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Australia
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