| This is where I left off. I need to updrill the holes. |
| This is where the "pressed-fit" Bronze bushing goes... Drilling to 7/16". |
| Nice snug fit... my method of press-fitting the Bronze Bushing. |
| The Bronze Bushings in. You can see the two steel pivot bushings next to the bolt (they will ride inside the Bronze Bushings). Plans says to coat them with Chromate ( to help prevent rusting) then put oil on this area. I am not too sure how well the bearing will move with the Chromate on, so I e-mailed the Sonex list for their advice. I think I read where some people just grease this area real well? We will see... |
| This is a "dry run," so-to-speak. Somthing to note; when I press fit the Bronze Bushings in, It made the inside diameter of the hole smaller. To the point I had to hone out the inside so the steel bushings would fit inside of it. While honing out the Bronze Bushing, I "popped" the bushing loose! It would barely turn in the hole, which is not what we want to happen. We want it so it does not turn. I placed some JB Weld around the edges, and will sleep on it for tonight. |
| All the pieces I messed up on!! I did have to make another angle tonight, drilled the outside hole too big... |
| October 24, 2007 |
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| Aileron Bellcrank |
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