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Synergy Electric Helicopters => Synergy E5 => Topic started by: NKY Heli Guy on December 17, 2012, 05:21:44 PM

Title: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: NKY Heli Guy on December 17, 2012, 05:21:44 PM
Should the Teflon be shrunk on the Tail Control Rod? Not sure what to do with it...
Title: Re: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: RichL on December 17, 2012, 05:24:54 PM
Quote from: NKY Heli Guy on December 17, 2012, 05:21:44 PM
Should the Teflon be shrunk on the Tail Control Rod? Not sure what to do with it...

Yes, just make sure you determine the correct position before you shrink it.  Also heat it from the middle out to prevent air bubbles from becoming traped.

Rich
Title: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: Chris Sexton on December 17, 2012, 05:29:08 PM
Also. Let it thoroughly cool and harden before pushing the rod through the supports. When soft it is easy to damage the edge of the Teflon and hinder its performance.


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Title: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: NKY Heli Guy on December 17, 2012, 05:55:40 PM
You guys are the best!


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Title: Re: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: Jean-Luc Bolduc on December 17, 2012, 09:24:45 PM
I cut each piece in two, as they are long enough to do just that, then you'll have spares, just in case of a mishap , lol.
Title: Re: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: Greg Jackson on December 21, 2012, 03:33:43 PM
That's a good idea.  And there is definitely enough for that?
Title: Re: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: Jean-Luc Bolduc on December 21, 2012, 05:35:47 PM
Yep, there is about 0.125 inch left at each extreme tail travel if you cut exact same length.
Title: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: NKY Heli Guy on December 21, 2012, 05:54:49 PM
What would happen if you did not use the Teflon? Seems like you would want it to glide not be tighter
Title: Re: Tail Control Rod Assembly
Post by: RichL on December 21, 2012, 06:10:57 PM
Quote from: NKY Heli Guy on December 21, 2012, 05:54:49 PM
What would happen if you did not use the Teflon? Seems like you would want it to glide not be tighter

The teflon tubing reduces resistance (friction) and allows the tail push rod to operate more smoothly.  The tape also prevents wear to the push rod and the guides.


Rich