Clay,
Now that looks to be the neatest way to do it...
So I would be grateful if you would send me a list of parts, I think I will do
it
your way.... especially as it also allows for future stretching of the cable
;-))
Also the address of McMaster-Carr ...
Thanks
Dave G.
On 18 Jun 2008 at 19:21, cclabaw@juno.com wrote:
>> When I discovered the same problem, my examination of all the parts
>> indicated that the operating 'pull' rods were effectively too long as
>> a result of excessive play in the operating levers at the backing
>> plates plus worn out pin holes in the levers and the rod ends.
>>
>> I bought some clevices and threaded rod from McMaster-Carr (mail order
>> source of everything mechanical) and assembled new rods that were
>> adjustable in length. These allowed me to set up the hand brake and
>> linkage at the 'mid-range' positions and adjust the operating rods for
>> a perfect fit with very little slop or play.
>>
>> If anyone is interested, I can send a list of parts needed to do this.
--
Dave G. KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time."
Terry Pratchett, 'Hogfather'
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