Hi Phil,
I have now measured two torque shafts, one early type, one much later. The
earlier one has a diameter of pretty well dead on 1.500" and the other newer
version came in at 1.496". Obviously a 4 thou difference! This would give a
sloppy fit in the main phosphor bushes.
Since the newer tubes are only the older ones turned or ground down I guess
Europa could probably source an un turned one for you. This should then fit
your older classic bearings and fittings.
Pete Jeffers
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Sent: 23 October 2006 09:31
Subject: Europa-List: Classic Tailplane Torque Tube
Hi,
Can anyone throw any light on the following? I'm rebuilding kit # 31 which
was obviously an early Classic machine. I've been told that the tailplane
torque tube from a new XS kit will be too small for my Classic tailplane
fittings because the tube diameter was changed at some point. This change
was only a few thou of an inch but using an XS tube will give too much play.
Does anyone know when this change was made?
Does anyone have an old Classic tailplane torque tube that they do not need?
Thanks,
Phil
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