[NSRCA-discussion] 14MZ springs

[adriancwong at earthlink.net]

Tony,

I have been using your HD springs on my 9 zaps series for many years with good results.

I was also using the HD springs on my 14MZ originally. About 1-1/2 years ago, my 14 started to develop the encoder problem. I sent it back to Hobbico for repair, and was told not to use them. Therefore, I stopped.

Adrian

-----Original Message-----
>From: Tony <tony at radiosouthrc.com>
>Sent: Mar 27, 2009 8:47 AM
>To: adriancwong at earthlink.net, 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] 14MZ springs
>
>Adrian:
>I sell HD springs for all transmitters and they are very popular.  I have
>been using them in my 14MZ for several years now, without any problems.  I
>have just changed to the new encoders as a matter of fact.  
>
>I don't understand the statement that HD springs cause undue wear on the
>encoders.  They are a pivot point, not a pressure point for the
>spring/scissor unit.  There is just not a problem here.
>
>The only issues with springs is to make sure the loops are large enough so
>the spring can pivot, especially in the grove that is in the plastic
>adjuster in the Futaba units.  If the loop is too small, the top of the
>spring coil will press against the bottom of the adjuster arm and will
>actually flex the adjuster, causing it to break over time.  When the loop is
>large enough so the coil does not touch the adjuster arm, the spring will
>just pivot in the groove (as it should).  
>
>I have been flying HD springs since 1981...  literally thousands of flights
>and never a failure...
> 
>
>Tony Stillman, President
>Radio South, Inc.
>139 Altama Connector, Box 322
>Brunswick, GA  31525
>1-800-962-7802
>www.radiosouthrc.com
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of
>adriancwong at earthlink.net
>Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:32 PM
>To: General pattern discussion; General pattern discussion
>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 14MZ springs
>
>Be careful on using springs that is too stiff. I've be warned that was one
>of the reason that can wear out the encoders prematurely.
>
>Adrian
>
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Stuart Chale <schale at optonline.net>
>>Sent: Mar 26, 2009 8:18 PM
>>To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 14MZ springs
>>
>>I don't have the link but they were very easy to install.  Although 
>>Futaba says not to use their regular heavy duty springs I did and have 
>>not had an issue with it.  I suspect many have used the same springs.  
>>The springs that Tony from Radio South sells are stiffer and I guess 
>>could be a problem if Futaba says that their HD springs are too heavy.  
>>I suspect that there are people that have installed them as well without 
>>problems though.
>>The main thing is to make sure that the two loops on each end of the 
>>spring are perpendicular to each other before installing them.  A fine 
>>needle nose plier or thin hemostat makes the job easier.
>>Stuart C.
>>
>>James Oddino wrote:
>>>
>>> I remember seeing an in depth procedure with photos showing how to 
>>> replace the springs in a 14MZ.  Seems like it was on someone's 
>>> website.  I thought I bookmarked it but I can't seem to find it.  
>>> anyone know what I'm talking about?
>>>
>>> Jim O
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