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Scottyb410 · 06-08-2009, 11:48 PM

Does any one know of a linkage pushrod set that allow adjustments without having to pop the ball links apart. I have seen similar items (known as turnbuckles) on boats.

One end of the turnbuckle rod has a reverse thread thus allowing shortening and lengthening of the rod by rotating the shaft while still attached at either end.

I found that constant removal of the traditional linkage plastic parts causes wear and deformation of the plastic ball quickly.

daniel.messem · 06-09-2009, 06:00 AM

have seen some somewhere... afraid I cant remember where... personally wouldnt use them though, looked a bit risky, and the little damage that is done when removing links with ball link pliers isnt worth it - can always replace a worn link...

Pinecone · 06-09-2009, 07:26 PM

This is asked about every week or two.

life2short1971 · 06-09-2009, 07:30 PM

There are none under like 2-3mm.

cbdane · 06-09-2009, 08:38 PM

I could be wrong but it looks like the new Kasama 90 uses them.

TheBum · 06-09-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinecone

This is asked about every week or two.

And, ironically, you make the same comment about every week or two.

DumbDawg · 07-06-2009, 02:55 PM

Not sure this has been answered yet but Xtreme Productions makes turnbuckles for the 450 Rex heli's and smaller heli's too...

They do make the job of fine tuning very nice and easy... There is NO added risk involved as they don't loosen off or anything like that... I, as well as many others use them on the smaller King2 heli's and they work great...

happy heli'n

06-08-2009, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scottyb410 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009	Cyclic adjustment linkages Does any one know of a linkage pushrod set that allow adjustments without having to pop the ball links apart. I have seen similar items (known as turnbuckles) on boats. One end of the turnbuckle rod has a reverse thread thus allowing shortening and lengthening of the rod by rotating the shaft while still attached at either end. I found that constant removal of the traditional linkage plastic parts causes wear and deformation of the plastic ball quickly.

06-09-2009, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	This is asked about every week or two. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

06-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
cbdane Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	I could be wrong but it looks like the new Kasama 90 uses them. __________________ Have laser, will travel.

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06-09-2009, 06:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
daniel.messem My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2008	have seen some somewhere... afraid I cant remember where... personally wouldnt use them though, looked a bit risky, and the little damage that is done when removing links with ball link pliers isnt worth it - can always replace a worn link...

06-09-2009, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
life2short1971 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	There are none under like 2-3mm.

07-06-2009, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
DumbDawg My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008	Not sure this has been answered yet but Xtreme Productions makes turnbuckles for the 450 Rex heli's and smaller heli's too... They do make the job of fine tuning very nice and easy... There is NO added risk involved as they don't loosen off or anything like that... I, as well as many others use them on the smaller King2 heli's and they work great... happy heli'n

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