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BigQ951 · 02-08-2012, 06:54 AM

I have been having problems with my brand new N5C main head. When I assemble the head per the instruction manuel I can pull the grips apart by 2-3MM. I then add 1 extra shim to each side, and now one side is too tight. Has anyone had this problem, and can it be fixed?

beeflyer2 · 02-08-2012, 07:08 AM

There are 3 different thickness shims included in the kit. The thinnest (0.5mm) should go inside the grips, between the thrust and radial bearings. On the outside, I recommend using the thickest (1.0mm) to eliminate lateral play. If it's too tight and binds up, something is not right.

BigQ951 · 02-08-2012, 07:30 AM

I have the main head set up exactly as you said, and still have too much play. Im afraid that if I tighten the screws anymore, I might be in bad shape.

BigQ951 · 02-09-2012, 07:42 AM

Problem fixed. I ended up replacing the 0.5MM shim with a 80MM shim, and used the 1MM shim on the outside of the blade grips. No play, No binding.

02-08-2012, 06:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
BigQ951 Registered Users Join Date: May 2010	N5C FBL Main Head (Too much play) I have been having problems with my brand new N5C main head. When I assemble the head per the instruction manuel I can pull the grips apart by 2-3MM. I then add 1 extra shim to each side, and now one side is too tight. Has anyone had this problem, and can it be fixed?

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02-08-2012, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
beeflyer2 Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA	There are 3 different thickness shims included in the kit. The thinnest (0.5mm) should go inside the grips, between the thrust and radial bearings. On the outside, I recommend using the thickest (1.0mm) to eliminate lateral play. If it's too tight and binds up, something is not right.

02-08-2012, 07:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigQ951 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2010	I have the main head set up exactly as you said, and still have too much play. Im afraid that if I tighten the screws anymore, I might be in bad shape.

02-09-2012, 07:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigQ951 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2010	Problem fixed. I ended up replacing the 0.5MM shim with a 80MM shim, and used the 1MM shim on the outside of the blade grips. No play, No binding.

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