I have original braided cables but NO loops.
Manual advised not to cut them but I did and made almost straight cables.
Works perfectly.
Raimo OH-XRT "Tuuli-Ilmatar"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff B" <topglock@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Sticking throttle cable, need a good fix!
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> Bob,
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> Solids would do the trick. I used them when I was researching the
> problems I was having earlier. However, you might want to research the
> reason for the binding. Make sure the cable enters the housing straight
> on and exits the same. Make sure the pivots on the throttle arm are
> free from binding. No tight bends, anywhere in the run. Flushing the
> housing and relubricating the whole thing may help.
>
> As for the solids vs braided, I've seen no real difference, other than
> to help with a binding problem. On a properly run set of cables, the
> originals work fine...
>
> Jeff - Baby Blue
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> Robert Borger wrote:
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> > Fellow Europaphiles,
> >
> > I need a recommendation for my sticking throttle problem. I thought I
> > had it fixed, but I flew this morning and it happened again. Flew from
> > Denton (KDTO) to Ironhead (T58) for landing practice. First landing was
> > excellent. Taxied back for takeoff, applied full throttle and started
> > to roll. RPM only went to 4000. Aborted the takeoff. Taxied back to
> > takeoff, held the brake, worked the throttle and was rewarded with 5780
> > RPM. Released the brake and took off, flew back to KDTO, landed (OK
> > landing, bounce, power, stabilize, land right). Went back to the hanger
> > and pulled the upper cowl. The port throttle cable was hanging up
> > again. I have posted pics on my build web site. Starboard throttle
> > goes to full, port only goes half way. By working the throttle one can
> > get full throttle on both, but that's not right. I need a good fix for
> > this problem. I have heard about teflon liners and solid cables. I'd
> > like some feedback on what folks have found to really work and how the
> > installation was done.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Bob Borger
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