Rudder cables,again!!

[Norm G]

I need some help. Does anyone know the length of the elevator cables? Or does anyone know the length the other cable, meaning I have one of the two cables with thimble ends, The one cable that I have is 188 3/4" from the ID of the thimbles. I have a second new cable with thimble and nicopress installed on one end only, now all that I need is a measurement. The measurement I'm looking for is from the ID to ID of the thimbles. In other words , where do I put the locator pegs in a board to make up this cable. This is the last cable to install in my 41 BC12 and it's been a headache trying to figure out this problem. I know it doesn't seam like such a big problem but I just haven't been able to fine any information on Taylorcraft cable lengths and I want to get it right. This is the second time I ask about cables, I didn't have any luck with my last query, maybe twice is a charm.

Thanks, Norm G
I meant to title this post Elevator Cables not rudder cables

[dsmuda]

Re: Rudder cables,again!!

I have the rudder cabels and the elevator cabels the old ones i just replaced out of my 1941 bc 12 but i did not label them if you know the length of the rudder cabels then i would know witch one you need or i could send them to you if you would like.they must of been the originals . they are the weaved ones.

[mulwyk]

Re: Rudder cables,again!!

Norm:

I measured mine when I took them off two years ago. Mind you, I was measuring to find out how much cable to order, not to use for duplication. But I got:

Elevators: 185" and 188.5"
(I found the old elevator cables in my junk pile this morning and remeasured, this time I got 185.5 and 188.25 thimble to thimble)

Rudder: 196"L and 199"R

Bob Gustafson

[mhorowit]

Re: Rudder cables,again!!

Speaking of cables - an A&P told me to wad up the cable to look for broken strands. Another advised going over the cable wearing a glove looking for broken strands. If both tests pass, is there any reason the cable shouldn't be soaked in mineral spirits, wiped off and replaced? - Mike

Oh yeah - if required, change the cable diameter to what Forrest recommended in an earlier post

[mulwyk]

Re: Rudder cables,again!!

Mike:

I go over them with a rag a couple times to see if the rag snags on any broken strands. But usually, I seem to find the broken strands first with the bare skin on my hands. Ouch!

I've been rejecting cables that have broken strands OR rust.

Bob

[lktiller]

Re: Rudder cables,again!!

is there any reason the cable shouldn't be soaked in mineral spirits, wiped off and replaced? - Mike

Don't soak the control cables in degreaser! The strands have to slide over each other when moving around a pulley. Internal lubricant keeps the strands sliding over each other. And keeps them from rusting.
Store the control cables in light grease or oil and just wipe them off when installing.

[mhorowit]

Re: Rudder cables,again!!

The strands have to slide over each other when moving around a pulley.

Now that you said it, it makes sense, but it would have never crossed my mind. Thanks - Mike

[Norm G]

Re: Rudder cables,again!!

Thank you all for your response to my elevator cable length question. The 185" length for the short cable was what I needed.
Norm G