N9405V Posted September 6, 2021 Report Posted September 6, 2021 Does anyone have a lead on servos? I’ve got a wing one that needs to be replaced. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hank Posted September 6, 2021 Report Posted September 6, 2021 You probably just need a new rubber boot.
DCarlton Posted September 6, 2021 Report Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) Seems like every few weeks, there's some for sale somewhere. Ebay, Facebook, etc. I alway stop and look because I'm still using my Brittain A/P. Just took a quick look; there's some on Ebay now. Edited September 6, 2021 by DCarlton
JoeM Posted September 6, 2021 Report Posted September 6, 2021 Leaking servo boots can be repaired with Permatex Black rubber sealant until they hold 5 lbs of vacuum measured with a brake pump from Harbor Freight. I just finished repairing mine. Beware of buying used ones on EBay. Sellers sometimes say they don’t leak without properly testing. I may have an extra that holds vacuum if you need one.
N9405V Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Posted September 6, 2021 13 hours ago, JoeM said: Leaking servo boots can be repaired with Permatex Black rubber sealant until they hold 5 lbs of vacuum measured with a brake pump from Harbor Freight. I just finished repairing mine. Beware of buying used ones on EBay. Sellers sometimes say they don’t leak without properly testing. I may have an extra that holds vacuum if you need one. Yeah, this servo has been repaired a couple of times and this last time somehow the whole rubber boot has gotten sticky. If you have an extra one, message me please.
Bob R Posted September 6, 2021 Report Posted September 6, 2021 16 hours ago, N9405V said: Does anyone have a lead on servos? I’ve got a wing one that needs to be replaced. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have seem quite a few posted on ebay recently. Bob
floxx Posted September 9, 2021 Report Posted September 9, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 9:35 PM, N9405V said: Does anyone have a lead on servos? I’ve got a wing one that needs to be replaced. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I just removed two perfectly working servos from my 1965 C! PM me with an offer if you want them.
carusoam Posted September 11, 2021 Report Posted September 11, 2021 Welcome aboard Floxx! Best regards, -a-
SheryLoewen Posted September 14, 2021 Report Posted September 14, 2021 LMS has a collection of good used servos and boots 1
Bob R Posted September 14, 2021 Report Posted September 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, SheryLoewen said: LMS has a collection of good used servos and boots LMS?
Igor_U Posted September 15, 2021 Report Posted September 15, 2021 I believe it stands for Loewen's Mooney salvage: https://www.loewensmooneysalvage.com/ 23 hours ago, Bob R said: LMS? 1
Noreaster Posted December 5, 2022 Report Posted December 5, 2022 Someone on this site suggested silicone bathing caps as substitutes for hard to find boots. It was a worthwhile idea.
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