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1. 01:38 AM - Satyrday DOST (Duncan McFadyean)
2. 07:37 AM - Re: Throttle Cables. (Kevin And Ann Klinefelter)
3. 12:36 PM - Re: Throttle Cables. (BEBERRY@aol.com)
4. 10:02 PM - Glider Wings (Thomas Scherer)
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Today's UK fly-in is at Enstone.
Freebie landing token in Flyer.
Duncan McF.
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Throttle Cables.
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
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> I did both. (oil and stronger springs) Mine really did not need the
> springs.
>
> Did you cut the cable to length? I cut mine and reassembled the ends.
>
> Cliff Shaw
> 1041 Euclid ave.
> Edmonds, WA 98020
> 425 776 5555
> http://www.europaowners.org/WileE
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BEBERRY@aol.com
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:31 PM
> Subject: Europa-List: Throttle Cables.
>
>
> --> Europa-List message posted by: BEBERRY@aol.com
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>
> Having just fitted two new (massively expensive) throttle cables to cure
> the
> apparent problem of 'stiction', I find that nothing has changed,
>
> Despite being meticulously careful in the fitting (no kinks etc) and
> following the build manual instructions, I cannot find a way to get the
> throttle
> cables to operate properly i.e. the throttle will not open when the
> lever is
> moved forward as the throttle lever spring does not overcome the
> friction
> between inner and outer.
>
> Any suggestions for a solution (stronger springs, oil??) would be
> welcomed.
>
> Patrick
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Throttle Cables. |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Kevin And Ann Klinefelter <kevann@verizon.net>
I did the same as Cliff, but replaced the factory supplied cable
sheaths with teflon lined. Seems like much lower friction. For the ends
of the sheath connecting to the carbs and throttle lever housing i used
fittings from Lockwood . I did not know that the factory fitting would
unscrew for reuse!
Kevin
BEBERRY@aol.com wrote:
>--> Europa-List message posted by: BEBERRY@aol.com
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>I cut the cables to the throttle and chock on advice from Florida. On both
>my plane and on Bob's , I roughed the cables smoothly left and right with the
>best possible smoothest bends to the carbs. Then disassembled the cable so I
>could cut the outside shield without nicking the center wire. (the end
>fitting un screw). It seemed to make sense to have as little cable as possible
to
>have the least friction................
>
>
>Thanks Cliff - another good idea and what you have to say bears out much of
>what I have learned from other people. I thought I must have done something
>stupid when I fitted new cables but many have replied who have had the same
>problem , so I am feeling better.!
>
>Glad I joined this forum - lots of nice helpful people out there.
>
>Patrick
>
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Throttle Cables. |
--> Europa-List message posted by: BEBERRY@aol.com
I did the same as Cliff, but replaced the factory supplied cable
sheaths with teflon lined. Seems like much lower friction. For the ends
of the sheath connecting to the carbs and throttle lever housing i used
fittings from Lockwood . I did not know that the factory fitting would
unscrew for reuse!..........Kevin
Kevin -
Cliff means that you have to get a professional connection for the inner
cable to the throttle end. The outer will screw into the other parts at each
end.
I shall be shortening my cables and lubricating with a special lube as
supplied for racing motorcycles. I am told that this is a good solution and will
report back here as to what success I get.
Patrick
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Thomas Scherer" <thomas@scherer.com>
Wondering whether anyone has glider wings for the Europa and is not using
them. Built or unbuilt.
I am in California.
Happy flights !
<Thomas, N81EU>
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