Trim dissassembly questions

[grifprop]

Re: Trim dissassembly questions

Trim tab hinge pin, 1/8 " stainless gas welding rod. File small falt spot on one end, center punch on flat spot. Drill hole for cotter pin or a small brass nail that is tapped into the wood of the trim tab ( in my case). Good Luck.

[alwaysoar]

Re: Trim dissassembly questions

I think there's a small hole in the elevator for the cotter pin. That's how mine is secured.

[mhorowit]

Re: Trim dissassembly questions

Mike,
Did ya ever get her hauled home yet?

Not yet, had to get the Horiz.Stabs off which only occurred Sunday.
I"m out of town Wed/Thurs, so probably won't be able to haul it until the weekend of the 22nd. Plans still in Jello - Mike

[M Towsley]

Re: Trim dissassembly questions

Hey Mike,

Thanks to your post I was able to find a small push pin someone had used for a retainer. However, they missed the hole in the hinge rod, that was why the rod kept backing out. Got the pin out and used a cotter, works great now.

[mhorowit]

Re: Trim dissassembly questions

Hey Mike,

Thanks to your post I was able to find a small push pin someone had used for a retainer. However, they missed the hole in the hinge rod, that was why the rod kept backing out. Got the pin out and used a cotter, works great now.

Wow - believe me I'm glad to have helped! Did the rod look capable of working it's way out so it might interfere with the trim tab's ability to move ? - Mike

[M Towsley]

Re: Trim dissassembly questions

I have found it in the past maybe three or four inches out before, ultimately it may have fouled with the rudder and/or come un-hinged. Fixed it with a cotter key, not a problem now.