Comp ARF rudder hinges ????

[AirMcNair]

Has anybody come up with a solution to keeping your counterballance from rubbing on the vertical stab??? Mine is getting worse and is really pulling some amps on my servos. Thanks in advance. Chris

[wmat7039]

	Quote: Originally Posted by airmcn_3
	Has anybody come up with a solution to keeping your counterballance from rubbing on the vertical stab??? Mine is getting worse and is really pulling some amps on my servos. Thanks in advance. Chris

Hi there airmcn... You need to check if you have any play by pulling on your rudder backwards & pushing forward. If there is a noticeable play, then chances are that the aluminum sleeves that hold the rudder tube (hinge) are popped out from their bracket(s). I fixed mine last week on my Super Extra & there was a remarkable difference in the way it handled rollers. You need some time & patience if you're going to tackle that job. Kris Welter & Ron Storer helped steer me through the task... So if you find a play & need any help, just let me know...
Wayne
http://www.sewbusy.com

[AirMcNair]

	Quote: Originally Posted by wmat7039
	Hi there airmcn... You need to check if you have any play by pulling on your rudder backwards & pushing forward. If there is a noticeable play, then chances are that the aluminum sleeves that hold the rudder tube (hinge) are popped out from their bracket(s). I fixed mine last week on my Super Extra & there was a remarkable difference in the way it handled rollers. You need some time & patience if you're going to tackle that job. Kris Welter & Ron Storer helped steer me through the task... So if you find a play & need any help, just let me know... Wayne http://www.sewbusy.com

Thanks bro. I dont really have too much slop in the hole where the pin goes through. The problem is the Hinge has been slowly over time dropping from 90% so what it does is cause the counterballance to rub the stab. Unfortunatly the hinge slides into the wood slot in the rudder so there is no way to put spacers there. I am beginning to think I will need to replace the hinges in the stab. maybe raise them 1-2mm from the stock postition. I hate to do it but.........

[DKjens]

Here's what you need to do: On your top hinge, you glue a washer to the top, just thick enough to raise your rudder enough to eliviate the problem. You then need to widen the slot in your rudder enough to allow room for that washer.

[AirMcNair]

	Quote: Originally Posted by DKjens
	Here's what you need to do: On your top hinge, you glue a washer to the top, just thick enough to raise your rudder enough to eliviate the problem. You then need to widen the slot in your rudder enough to allow room for that washer.

Ya baby!!!!!!!!! Thats what I wanted to hear!!!! I had this thought last night leaving the field and supprisingly its exactly what you described! Glad were on the same page. Thank you so much. Later Chris

[DarcyWingo]

	Quote: Originally Posted by DKjens
	Here's what you need to do: On your top hinge, you glue a washer to the top, just thick enough to raise your rudder enough to eliviate the problem. You then need to widen the slot in your rudder enough to allow room for that washer.

This is exactly what I would do as well..the 3 meters are bad on this...

Wayne I too have to cut the rudder open and fix the little tubes in there...what a PITA...