So, I thought I would replace all of my cables and pulleys while doing the rebuild, bc each of them was just around $100 each. Well look at this quote from Univair….GEEZ
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4 Comments
Will Ware · October 5, 2018 at 10:52 pm
May consider buying custom made cables like these.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/cableassy.php
Will Ware · October 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Found this as a resource
https://www.univair.com/content/Stinson-Control-Cables.pdf
David Irving · December 21, 2018 at 3:35 pm
I’ve been looking at this as well. That quote is for galvanized cables vs stainless which are a bit more. Looks like most of the pulleys can be purchased at Spruce for about 10% less. Also, the $320 rudder pulley conversion kit can likely be replicated for much less?
Will Ware · December 21, 2018 at 4:05 pm
David, good point, I guess the AD is really just a larger pulley correct?