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    I'm hoping someone can help me. I need two left handed forked ends for my alerion turnbuckles. they are #12 - 28 threds. If any one knows where I can purchase the forks or the complete turnbuckles or if you have two spears that I can purchase. Any help will be appreciated.

  • #2
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    AN161 Forks at Aircraft Spruce: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...clickkey=48532

    -28 threads seem to be 1/4 inch diameter.

    Hope that helps

    Rob

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    • #3
      Re: Turnbuckles

      thanks rob, but the turnbuckles on the 1940 taylorcraft of mine is a #12 with 28 threads.

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      • #4
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        I Know I'm a young one, and have only been working on airplanes 35 years. I don't ever recall seeing a aviation turnbuckle with a 12-28 thread, especially on a Taylorcraft. I looked in my ECAS catalog and they don't list any turnbuckle parts that are 12-28 either. All of the original turnbuckles for 1/8" cable that I have seen on a Taylorcraft were 10-32 thread.

        On the end of the cable is there a 5 tuck splice, or does it have a Nicopress sleeve?
        Last edited by 3Dreaming; 01-17-2016, 09:35.

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        • #5
          Re: Turnbuckles

          I have some TB parts that are .189" (approx.) , .201" (approx.) and .24" (approx) which would make me speculate that they were #10, #12 and #14 screws.

          The one I speculate is #12 seems a bit small for a #12.

          Pitch is probably 28 but I did not check, they did not match a an4 pitch.

          Rex what o.d. is yours?

          I have eyes bot no forks.

          Dave

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          • #6
            Re: Turnbuckles

            You might try Columbia Airmotive in Troutdale, Oregon. Their number is (503) 665-4236.

            Bruce

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            • #7
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              You might try Columbia Airmotive in Troutdale, Oregon. Their number is (503) 665-4236.

              Bruce

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              • #8
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                Rex, I sent you a P.M. Sorry, I put the wrong name on it.

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                • #9
                  Re: Turnbuckles

                  These are pre-war sizes. A lot of stuff was Machine screw threads. I have some old barrels that are #14X28TPI, and they are NOT the same as 1/4"X28 TPI.
                  EO

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