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There's been mention a few times of using a double end bracket to allow
removal of the control column for under panel maintenance, etc., but I'm
having a hard time visualizing how that's supposed to be done. Does anyone
have a photo or sketch of that design? Or perhaps just further explanation
suitable for the Dept. of Dunce?

Ron
254R
http://n254mr.com




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Hi all,
I've been watching with interest, and there are some good ideas
circulating. For what its worth, I've decided to fit the bearings reversed
and rivet the mounts. That gives me easy removal of the column, easy
replacement of the bearings and thrust washers, and saves the weight of 6
or 9 bolts, washers and nutplates.
By the way, has anyone ever substituted chrome moly steel tubing for
the FUS 5 as a beef up for the spring gear? This might give a stronger
thread to bolt the control column bearing bases as well. Maybe the tapped
aluminium threads are strong enough anyway?
I know none of this is any help if you have drilled the holes already,
and the weight of a steel FUS 5 makes the weight of a few little bolts
insignificant!
Cheers Mike




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As I understand it the bearings are reversed but the brackets or mounts are
not. Thereby leaving plenty of room for passengers feet. Cheers Mike



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