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Offline Paul Taylor

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New Ball Link???
« on: February 17, 2010, 12:57:54 PM »
So I am at the point of putting the new CLC controls in my Akromaster. Very nice controls! y1

Anyway I ordered some Dubro ball links and got these. Never seen this type before. They have a screw to tighten and hold the ball in. If you get it too tight the ball will not move. Also seems it was a little tight putting it on the 3/32 threaded rod.

Any one have any experience with these? Good or Bad?

« Last Edit: May 14, 2010, 05:31:04 PM by Paul Taylor »
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Re: New Ball Link???
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2010, 01:05:26 PM »
Paul,
I've used them in the past and they worked fine.  I think it's best to connect them up to a control horn and work them for a little while before adjusting the screw tension.  They are stronger than the typical Rocket City type and a little heavier.  Mine worked fine after breaking in, adjusting and didn't tend to tighten up in cold weather as a lot of them do.

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Offline Larry Fulwider

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Re: New Ball Link???
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2010, 03:12:31 PM »

Any have any experience with these? Good or Bad?


Ron Burns said in a thread on SSW (year, two years ago?) that he was using them exclusively. I had some e-mail correspondence with him, and the only issue was the bulk -- fitting two on (some) flap horns can be an issue. Several solutions to that.

I have them on two airplanes, no problems.

      Larry Fulwider

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Re: New Ball Link???
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2010, 04:01:08 PM »
OK, I will move forward. Stay tuned

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