Updated torque tube.

mongo

Registered User

• Feb 11, 2011

• #1

So I flew with the late model style torque tube today, what a difference. With the old one I was constantly adjusting trim because the elevator effort was so high, not any more I now hardly touch it. I would recommend anyone who has the old 4-15/16" torque tube to update it, you will have a new airplane.

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Evan

MEMBER

Gonzales LA

• Feb 11, 2011

• #2

I was at Recklaw 2 years ago and Steve P Flew my cub siad i needed to change that but as time went by i kinda just left it as it was.
Then one saturday I flew Lances cub with the longer tube man what a difference, out with the old and in with the new
made it like power steering even out of trim. so i second that motion if you haven't changed it just spend the cash its worth every dime it cost

 

mongo

Registered User

• Feb 11, 2011

• #3

I just modified the stock one, all I needed was 1-1/4" of 3/8 tube, so I'm out about $.25

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Steve Pierce

BENEFACTOR

Graham, TX

• Feb 11, 2011

• #4

So what did you do with 3/8'" tubing?

 

mongo

Registered User

• Feb 11, 2011

• #5

Just made a new cross tube in the control stick pivot and brushing for the torque tube.
So my control stick pivot now has both locations.
I then just trimed the torque tube down and welded in new bushings. I only did the front so I didn't have to worry about the rear stick hitting the back of my seat when its installed.

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mongo

Registered User

• Feb 11, 2011

• #6

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Steve Pierce

BENEFACTOR

Graham, TX

• Feb 12, 2011

• #7

I see. A lot cheper on experimental.

 

D.A.

FRIEND

Free America

• Feb 12, 2011

• #8

What is the difference between the J3 torque tube and the PA18? Can a J3 torque tube be modified to work in an 18?

 

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kevin

Registered User

Kingsburg, CA

• Feb 12, 2011

• #9

Do you need to have the bent sticks when upgrading to the late model torque tube? Does anyone know how an O-320 powered PA-12 flies with the later model torque tube as compared to the original torque tube?

 

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41tcrate

Registered User

Minnesota

• Feb 12, 2011

• #10

How do you tell the difference between the original and the late? thanks

 

mike mcs repair

Registered User

chugiak AK

• Feb 12, 2011

• #11

41tcrate said:

How do you tell the difference between the original and the late? thanks

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see the 4 13/16" dimension and the hand written newer 3 5/8 " dimension in red is newer dimension..

 

mongo

Registered User

• Feb 12, 2011

• #12

The rear stick must be bent to clear the front seat but I didn't bend the front stick and I'm glad I didn't, works great form my big ass.

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