Push Rod problem

[70sflyer]

Building a ARF,The push rods sent with are to short.ordered new one.old one .060 new one .072.It fits already in staled sleeve but alittle tight.What could be used for a lub so it moves freer .

[hayofstacks]

I'd either order the correct size, or see if I could hook the push rod wire up to a drill inside the sleeve.

[Heli Jim]

Don't lube it---all the lube does is attract dirt and dust and that will untimately
slow things up. worse.

Get the right size wire or install a bigger tube..

[CHELLIE]

Originally Posted by 70sflyer

Building a ARF,The push rods sent with are to short.ordered new one.old one .060 new one .072.It fits already in staled sleeve but alittle tight.What could be used for a lub so it moves freer .

Hi where do the push rods go to if they go to the Ailerons with sharp bends to them, dont use the push rods, install 2 seperate mini servos for the ailerons, i have had sticky ailerons with the tube and rod having sharp bends to them from the factory on some ARF planes, Hope that helps, Chellie

[70sflyer]

Originally Posted by CHELLIE

Hi where do the push rods go to if they go to the Ailerons with sharp bends to them, dont use the push rods, install 2 seperate mini servos for the ailerons, i have had sticky ailerons with the tube and rod having sharp bends to them from the factory on some ARF planes, Hope that helps, Chellie

Chellie,Two go to the elevator and one to the rudder.I might try a dry lub and if that will not work I will replace every thing.Thanks

[hayofstacks]

Most plastics now a days have "dry" lubricants embbeded inside them.

If you hook your wire into a drill chuck(sounds easier then it is...) it will clean it out well enough for the pushrods to move easier. Just keep it spinning until the rods slide in an out easy. Done deal, costs you nothing, and your ready to go. You could also try to do the same thing by heating up the rods with a head gun or lighter, but I like the friction from the wire better.

[kyleservicetech]

Originally Posted by 70sflyer

Building a ARF,The push rods sent with are to short.ordered new one.old one .060 new one .072.It fits already in staled sleeve but alittle tight.What could be used for a lub so it moves freer .

I wonder if that dry graphite door lock lubricant would work? Or would it make it worse?

[xuzme720]

Those are usually pretty straight runs. just keep in mind the last thing you want is any binding. If the drill trick doesn't free it up, order the correct size. Nothing to lose by trying the drill trick though, you already have wire on hand! All you need is a drill.