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Old 05-03-2010, 06:14 PM
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Default Need On Line Source For Tab Lock Washer

I can't seem to locate these. Tried ACS, MCMaster and an internet search. Found the manufacturers but no on-line source. These are often used on carbs and the tabs bend down/up to prevent the nut from turning and sometimes they have a tab with a hole for adding safety wire.
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Old 05-03-2010, 06:39 PM
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Thumbs up Carb parts

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Old 05-03-2010, 08:16 PM
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Default found them

Thanks for the link...wish I knew the part number.

I racked my brain and decided to search for "safety wire washer"...turns out ACS has them: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ywirekits1.php

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Old 05-03-2010, 09:39 PM
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Thumbs up Part #

I don't think the ones you found will work as the correct ones.
The part # is 78-A97
http://www.airpartshopping.com/produ...&categoryId=42
or
Search on Aircraft Spruce bring up this:
08-06852 78-A97-F VOLARE LK TAB WASHER $3.050
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Old 05-04-2010, 01:11 PM
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Default Got it

Bobby,

Thanks for the help, I ordered some from Airparts.

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Old 05-04-2010, 01:26 PM
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Spruce has em here.

AERO has em here.
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Old 05-04-2010, 02:00 PM
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Now that we have sources, does anyone have a picture showing how they are supposed to be installed?
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Old 05-04-2010, 02:07 PM
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Best I can do:

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Old 05-04-2010, 02:26 PM
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Thanks. I was thinking the tab washers that hold the FAB top plate to the carb, but I have wondered what would happen if I ever needed to replace that one too. My mistake.
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