greg51 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I just bought an m20 E 1965. I love the plane but hate the old metal throttle handle. it is very uncomfortable. Doe anyone make a grip you can put over the throttle for better comfort (I have a tenancy to death grip the throttle during landing phase) Quote
MyNameIsNobody Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Maybe being uncomfortable will effect reduction of said "death grip"... 2 Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I had an M20F for 19 years. I liked the feel of that throttle. I would rest my hand on the knob and use my finger tips on the friction ring to move it in and out. I could move it very precisely. Unlike that stupid lever on my current J! 1 Quote
DXB Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Yeah I really hated that corroded grey aluminum conical thing, assuming that's what you have. Tried to take it off but was basically impossible to do- then Iwound up replacing the whole cable when removed for a panel upgrade- a good idea if you have a 50 yr old cable anyway. I had bought a replacement knob that has the same threads - assuming you can get yours off - if I can find it in the hangar I'll drop it in the mail to you. Quote
Bob_Belville Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I just replaced the throttle cable, mixture cable, and, a couple of months ago, the prop cable. All were over 20 years old and badly worn. (I think all modern throttle cables will have a black knob instead of the OEM aluminum.) Your cable probably needs replacing anyway. I used McFarlane and I am very pleased. http://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com/Reference/default.aspx?ID=6554170&page=Content&Article=87 Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk Quote
DXB Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Supposedly this knob is threaded the same as the old grip: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=05-03416+&x=0&y=0 I bought one but couldn't get my knob off so eventually replaced whole cable. Free to a good home... Quote
Andy95W Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I've got almost 1000 hours with the conical aluminum throttle knob. I'm with N201MKTurbo- I like it! Quote
MHemperly Posted November 22, 2015 Report Posted November 22, 2015 On November 20, 2015 at 2:28:34 PM, DXB said: Supposedly this knob is threaded the same as the old grip: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=05-03416+&x=0&y=0 I bought one but couldn't get my knob off so eventually replaced whole cable. Free to a good home... I bought this one. Fits perfect and looks good mike Quote
Shadrach Posted November 22, 2015 Report Posted November 22, 2015 All of my cables are original. It has never occurred to me to replace them as they are still smooth, precise and deliberate. Perhaps it's time. I must say that I like the conical vernier throttle on my F. There is no reason to death grip the throttle or anything else. With the exception of the flair, a mooney can be flown with fingertips. Quote
Guest Posted November 22, 2015 Report Posted November 22, 2015 I took the aluminum knob off my E model, mounted it on a bolt of the same thread then mounted in my lathe so I could spin it to restore its original shine. Clarence Quote
Jim Peace Posted November 23, 2015 Report Posted November 23, 2015 On November 20, 2015 at 14:28:34, DXB said: couldn't get my knob off You really need a trip to Asia. Quote
Guest Posted November 23, 2015 Report Posted November 23, 2015 5 hours ago, Jim Peace said: You really need a trip to Asia. Or some professional help. Clarence Quote
Shadrach Posted November 24, 2015 Report Posted November 24, 2015 On November 23, 2015 at 1:00:03 AM, Jim Peace said: You really need a trip to Asia. On November 23, 2015 at 6:28:11 AM, M20Doc said: Or some professional help. Clarence I think you're both recommending the same thing...dirty old men! Quote
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