Engine control cables

FlyFastJP

Well Known Member

• Jan 16, 2017

• #1

Throttle and mixture cables have been getting very stiff, so I just ordered new one from Vans along with the hardware. Will also disassemble the quadrant and clean it up.

Any tips or tricks for replacing?

 

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Pat Falley

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2017

• #2

I just did both cables, it took a few hours. I had a stiff throttle cable at 1500 hrs. and figured it was easier to do both at once. Take good notes when disassembling the quadrant, there are lots of washers and spacers that have to got back just right.

 

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Capfo

Member

• Jan 16, 2017

• #3

What Pat said! I just did the same to my -8. take your time and take good notes and pictures when disassembling the quadrant.

 

FlyFastJP

Well Known Member

• Jan 17, 2017

• #4

Thanks. I'm not too worried about the quadrant, other than it just being too far gone to get to look good again. New one is cheap tho, so no big deal.

Hey Chris, I need to come over and check out that prop paint. Looking good. We need to fly somewhere for lunch again as well. I can keep up this time. Lol

 

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Capfo

Member

• Jan 17, 2017

• #5

I'm ready, if the weather ever improves! Unfortunately, it wont be to 11R.

 

FlyFastJP

Well Known Member

• Jan 17, 2017

• #6

Yea, that really is too bad. Owners say they'll be back when economy improves. In the mean time, we'll hit another place. Tyler maybe. Good food, and I love the museum.