Roller bering pulleys

[cvavon]

spent today putting all new pulleys in 26658 not a fun job but the end result is fantastic the ailerons are so smooth what a difference

[astjp2]

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Besides an O-200, its the best money to spend on an upgrade. I also had my Yoke shafts rechromed and new cable guides. Tim

[N-43121]

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Hi Chuck,

I didn't replace my pulleys because the roller bearing type pulleys I found at the local parts store weren't the right size. I didn't go looking very hard for replacements, I just cleaned up the old ones I had. I would like to change them out. Where did you get replacement pulleys? Do you have supplier / part numbers handy?

Rod

[astjp2]

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Doug Combs, the luscombe guy...Tim

[cvavon]

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Rod Classic Aero LLC Phone # 480 650 0883 they are the luscombe people they are FAA PMA so put them on and go I got 10 3in and 3 1.75 in but it take 6 1.75 so i ordered 3 more the first order was 350.70 with shipping and second will be about 76 so total will be 426.00 for 16 pulleys all I can say is you will love them

Chuck

[M Towsley]

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Chuck,

Besides the obvious difficulties in getting to the back pulleys, were there any other problems that really stuck out you can relate to me here? Pulley sizing, size of the cable groove, etc.? I am contemplating the cost along with the hassle if there are a lot of little problems, or a couple of big problems, with installing these. Any detailed comments on your installation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[cvavon]

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Marty and tribe the job of changing the pulleys went very well the pulleys fit grate the only thing i tried to avoid was the turn buckles but i did have to let them out as the cables sit higher in the new pulleys. as far as hardware my AI and i talked and he said it was ok to use self locking nuts as there is no rotation on the bolt because the center race is larger then the pulley so you tighten the bolt to hold the race from turning so no more cotter pins the only two pulleys that were the worst were the two at the top corner of the panel they are the small size as far as the cotter pins i just sheared them off as they are small and with two open end wrenches they brake easy if you want i can do an inventory of hardware so to help with ordering what you need marty the whole job only took me about 3 or 4 hrs to do and NO bad hassel at all and the controls are so smooth and easy to move

[M Towsley]

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Ok, you convinced me. Anything you can provide will help. Thanks!

[cvavon]

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there are 16 pulleys in all it takes 13 an3-6 bolts and one an3-17 bolts and 14 an3 washers and 14 an3 locking nuts the numbers don't add up as there are 3 pulleys on the long bolt. now there are 10 of the 3in pulleys and 6 of the 1.75 in pulleys total of 16 the 3in are$26.60 each and the 1.75 in are25.10 each dougs number is 480 650 0883 that totals 415.60 plus shipping

[M Towsley]

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Chuck and anyone else interested. Maybe your pre-war is different from post-war but my '46 takes 8 of the 3" and 8 of the 1.75". Check for your particular application before ordering. Thankfully my order hadn't left yet and I could adjust the order.

[cvavon]

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Marty what size are the three that are by the right door post under the door trim plate

[M Towsley]

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I did not pull the right side cover yet but it was two big and one small.

Small ones: 2 each side lower door posts next to instrument panel, 2 behind your head, 2 on the H bar. One each side behind lower door sill covers, (2 total). (Single on the left and single on the right stacked with the two big ones).

Large ones: 2 upper door posts, 4 on the H bar and two behind lower right door sill cover, (the three stacked together).

[cvavon]

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my bird has large ones behind my head there is the difference

[M Towsley]

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Chuck,

You were right, they were the larger pulleys up and behind the headliner. I went to finish out the pulley install yesterday and realized I would have to clip the wires holding in the back part of the headliner. Once I did that I could plainly see they were the larger pulleys, not the smaller ones as I thought they were. When I was using a mirror and flashlight they looked like the smaller ones.

I am still sore from contorting around trying to get the old pulleys out and the new ones in. There is definitely a technique to doing those back ones. Doug has two larger pulleys on the way to me now so I can finish up. I just used the two large ones that go on the lower H-Bar area. Those are easy to install.

[Bravo 6]

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I have been following this thread for quite a while with interest in making the modification. I happen to be in Arizona at Mesa Gateway airport for fires in the area. Had some time to do a little surfing and saw (again) the ad in Barnstormers for the bearing pulleys. Noticed that the location was Gilbert, AZ. That is where the hotel we are staying at is located. Called Doug up and asked if I could just come by and pick up my order. He took my information and as I was checking in at the hotel he walked up and handed me a bag full of new pulleys. What service!! Now I just need to find some time to install them!? Thank you Chuck for the list of hardware. That should be at home by the time I get back. Can't wait to try them out!

Greg

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