Simon,
I had similar problems and almost epoxied the bushes to the torque tube
trying to follow the
manual. I solved the problem by coating the torque tube with a lite coat of
oil and epoxying
one bush at a time. This was done by inserting one bush into the foam,
inserting the torque tube,
and sliding the second bush onto the torque tube and inserting it into the
foam. I then slid one
of the bushes back out of the foam while holding the torque tube stationery,
applied epoxy and
slid it back into the foam. I let the bush cure. I then slid the other bush
out of the foam, applied
epoxy and slid it back in and let it cure. I think it is important to
center the torque tube in the
core to have the same weight on each bushing. This is a two step process
that takes time, but
it was easy.
The bushes should have a slip fit, ie, they should slide on the torque tube
with no noticable wobble.
I am sure with use they will loosen some.
John E., A230
----- Original Message -----
From: "Miles Simon" <Simon.Miles@skynet.be>
Subject: TP5 & TP6
>
> I have a question for the list but first let me introduce myself. My name
is
> Simon Miles, I live in Brussels and I have recently begun construction of
> Tri-gear kit number 508.
>
> At the moment I have reached the stage of bonding the TP5 and TP6 bushes
> into the stabilator. The problem I have is that the bushes are a very
tight
> fit on the TP4 torque tube. I can't see any way that I can use the tube
to
> align the bushes while the rapid epoxy cures because inserting the tube
> completely displaces the bushes in the core. What sort of fit should the
> bushes have on the torque tube?
>
>
> Simon Miles,
> Tri-gear 508
>
>
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