MK Dual Elavator Bellcrank & Pushrod?

[Gray E Fowler]

I understand now.  I always use the CF rods that are 0.25" diameter or 
larger. You guys are talking about those very thin ones that would buckle 
without the support of the sleeve. Does not mean I like it though....I 
have seen those and always thought they too did not make sense. The 0.25" 
rods are stiff enough to be free standing no sleeve needed.
I suppose there may be a slight weight savings....Anyone....what is weight 
of the small rod with teflon sleeve verses a 0.25" sleeveless rod of equal 
length? 



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering




"Brian Billings" <auto7832 at bellsouth.net>
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Gray, how would you set them up without a sleeve? I like this setup and a 
better way to install it would be great. Can you elaborate on your 
statement. Thanks
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Gray E Fowler 
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Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: MK Dual Elavator Bellcrank & Pushrod?


Speaking of the CF push rod set ups, I would like to share a little info. 
I just finished installing my second CF. elev. pushrod assem. in a Impact, 
the first was in my Majestic. In the Majestic I got the DEPS setup from 
CST seen here http://www.cstsales.com/CCPush-rodKits.htm 
This kit comes with a thin walled Teflon outer case and even with a slight 
bow or arc in the assem. the system remains Very friction free. 
For the Impact I purchased the kit from Central and it comes with plastic 
outer cases and these were difficult to get smooth and friction free, the 
slightest bend or arc made the movement very stiff and as a matter of 
fact, I could not even use them and ended up using hollow CF. rod for the 
outer case which worked very well but slight bends or arcs are out of the 
question. Just my personal experience, yours may differ. 
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I never understood why they supply a sleeve.  Makes no sense when using a 
CF rod. Teflon is also heavy, and bonds very poorly, if at all.



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering

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