Bryanmooney Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hey guys, I have a random part question,,,,,, So I was flying along and my plastic mixture control knob broke right off. I have the quadrant style setup so i am left with a flat piece of metal sticking out to control the mixture. The knob was round and had a simple screw that went right through the middle and the 2 sides squeezed on the metal mixture piece. Anyone know where I can get this plastic piece? I checked spruce but they dont offer it. Anyone ever had this issue? Suprised the heck outta me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 3d printing or wood carving.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Each half is: 660138-000 Are you sure the screw didn't just fall out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hey guys, I have a random part question,,,,,, So I was flying along and my plastic mixture control knob broke right off. I have the quadrant style setup so i am left with a flat piece of metal sticking out to control the mixture. The knob was round and had a simple screw that went right through the middle and the 2 sides squeezed on the metal mixture piece. Anyone know where I can get this plastic piece? I checked spruce but they dont offer it. Anyone ever had this issue? Suprised the heck outta me. Check out this thread: http://mooneyspace.com/topic/9639-big-red-pull-knob/ I searched long and hard for one. If the part number provided is available, I would try to order it. Sent using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomn Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Check out this thread: http://mooneyspace.com/topic/9639-big-red-pull-knob/ I searched long and hard for one. If the part number provided is available, I would try to order it. Sent using Tapatalk Wow, Chris is a dedicated MS member - 4 AM and still at it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triple8s Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Someone told me this Mooney stuff is a disease........;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Chris doesn't sleep..better check that sleep apnea stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumbline Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 When all else fails, check with Lake Aero Styling and Repair (LASAR). www.lasar.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryanmooney Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks guys. The handle basically disentigrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSMooniac Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 McFarlane Aviation might have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Chris doesn't sleep..better check that sleep apnea stuff No Tom & Dan, it is the pleasure of working in corporate America. Wake up in the middle of the night worrying about something at work and not being able to get back to sleep. Sent using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 if you had some random owner supplied dimensions, there may be some random firing up of an old 9" southbend lathe, you could inspect and finish it in red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 A red anodized aluminum knob would look sweet and wouldn't be that hard to make, but here in Arizona you would need to ware gloves to operate it in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 It could be knurled so the total surface contacted is less..... or wrapped in red leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 A piece of black delrin would fit nicely into that lathe, and could even be grooved afterwards, using a Dremel and sanding burr. Durable, easy to machine, cool to the touch and would look similar to mine except for the color. White delrin would work, too, but it would look dingy after a while, I think. Don't know if red delrin is available at any price, much less one that you would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I don't think red derlin is available. Since the yoke is aluminum and painted black, I would not worry too much about a small knob. If you want to stay the plastic route then buy the correct size rod and cut it on the table saw. Or you could buy a sheet and use the correct size holesaw. If you want to be really correct, use the old knobs to make a mold and then pour your self a new one http://www.polytek.com/ Here is a tripod mounted macro lens adjuster I made for a friend... I even under cut the aluminum and honed the slide for a silky action and a cat in bluebonnets just because Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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