Propeller Control Cable Swivel Joint Replacement?

[TommyFlies]

Airplane: ‘66 E

Does anyone know if there is a replacement available for this swivel joint at the end of my propeller cable? It popped loose today during my run up. I had an A&P take a quick look and said it looked worn out. I plan to get it pulled off to be sure but am curious is there is a more modern replacement available. There is a ball on the other side of that castle nut that inserts into that hole in the link above. 

Thanks!

p.s. The cotter pin is bent like that because I was in the process of removing it when it took the pic. 

Edited September 25, 2022 by tkubat06

[Guest]

They can be replaced with a standard Heim style rod end bearing, a bolt, nut and cotter pin.  There is a kit from Mooney for this.

By the way, that looks more like your propeller governor, not your throttle

[Guest]

For the prop control, from the J model IPC.  This could be the basis for fixing your plane.

[TommyFlies]

1 hour ago, M20Doc said:

They can be replaced with a standard Heim style rod end bearing, a bolt, nut and cotter pin.  There is a kit from Mooney for this.

By the way, that looks more like your propeller governor, not your throttle

Awesome thank you. Yeah, meant propeller control cable. 

[carusoam]

On 9/25/2022 at 5:49 PM, tkubat06 said:

Awesome thank you. Yeah, meant propeller control cable. 

Nice problem statement, complete with pics and detail….

Best regards,

-a-

[TommyFlies]

Ok, so I contacted LASAR and highly recommend Mooney Mechanic. LASAR sells a kit to replace this old ball joint connection with a Heim fitting (kit 660051-005), and it's $215. The equivalent list of components from Aircraft Spruce are $20 and they are 

- Heim Bushing: MW-3M
- Drilled Bolt: AN3C-11
- Spacer (not needed if you use washers): 550017-005
- Washer: AW960-10
- Nut: AW310-3
- Cotter Pin: AW380-2-2

You should OF COURSE buy the $215 kit. :-) 

Attached is a picture of the Heim fitting for reference. 

Edited October 3, 2022 by tkubat06

[Pasturepilot]

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