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leewwalton

Post subject: Trim System - Mayday Mayday

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:48 am

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Hey guys,
I'm missing some much needed trim system components (new project). If anyone has any of the following laying around I'd be much obliged.

Thanks in advance.

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dickwolff

Post subject: Trim System - Mayday Mayday

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:04 am

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Lee - I have a spare brand new bearing when you need it.

I have a trim-nut that you could heli-coil maybe. My local machinist (gunsmith) made me a jackscrew for $30.

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leewwalton

Post subject: Trim System - Mayday Mayday

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:14 am

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Thanks Dick, hold on to that bearing though. I should have left that off my crude drawing, that one I can pic that up fairly easily. In fact I have the 689 blocks as well. all the rest is still need though.

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Tom Hunter

Post subject: Trim System - Mayday Mayday

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:30 am

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Lee, I have a traveling block.

Tom

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leewwalton

Post subject: Trim System - Mayday Mayday

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:55 pm

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Alright that's 1 down (thanks Tom!) ... still need the 686, 703 and 704. Truth be told the bearing block is the biggie, I can make the rest easily enough.

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hurant

Post subject: Trim System - Mayday Mayday

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:07 pm

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If I remember correctly. a 3/8 bolt and a small lathe makes a simple jack screw.

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leewwalton

Post subject: Trim System - Mayday Mayday

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:32 pm

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Thanks everyone, I was contacted offline looks like I've got it taken care of.

Tom, thanks but hold on to what you have, I'm buying the entire trim installation off another salvaged airplane. Thanks for the offer!

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