Mark Henderson
Well Known Member
I installed the rudder pedals yesterday. I don't know how much drag there should be in this type setup. I used a thin kerf Japanese saw to split the blocks. Using the L washers I have about .005" clearance. On the bench this seemed ok.With the pedals installed, even without the bolts fully torqued, there is a a lot of drag. I'd estimate about 3 or 4 lbs. I found a couple of comments in past threads about friction, but no answers about how free they should be. If I go to a standard washer, I am concerned about slop. I can always make spacers to adjust the clearance. The question is, what am I looking for? I don't like the fit I have. I'm thinking it would have helped to have polished the tubes with crocus clothe before assembly. Perhaps a dry lubricant as well. How free do your pedals move? Thanks in advance.