---------------------------------------------------------- RV6-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 08/15/07: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:34 AM - Re: F-641 / pushrod interference (Bert Murillo) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:34:01 AM PST US From: "Bert Murillo" Subject: Re: RV6-List: F-641 / pushrod interference On 8/13/07, kbob@cox.net wrote: > > Erik, > I had the same problem on my 6A. The control rods are not adjustable to get this issue resolved. Grab your half round file or dremel and make sure you have ~1/8" clearance underneath. You don't want this part to hang up at any time. > > Kelly Patterson > RV-6A N716K Chandler > 170 hours (& only 1 emergency landing!) > > ---- mister murphy wrote: > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > Has anyone else had any problems with the pushrod > > bumping the bottom of the F-641 with the control in > > the full forward position? I have checked and double > > checked both the pushrod installation and the mounts > > for the control column and am unable to get it any > > lower. I spoke with vans a while back about it and > > they said to just cut a notch in the center of the > > F-641 at its lowest spot so it doesnt hit the pushrod. > > Also this notch will be between the side panels for > > the electric flap actuator. > > > > Any ideas folks? I am at a loss.... > > > > Erik > > RV-6A Fuse > > > > Do not archive > > > > > > > > > > Pinpoint customers Eriki: If I remember I used the heavy snips, and remove some of the material, it was very little, just enough for the push rod, to move freely.. that is the center, of cockpit center well no? Just be sure the rod does not trouch anywhere when moving to full deflection.. bert rv6a do not archive > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv6-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV6-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv6-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv6-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.