TommyFlies Posted September 25, 2022 Report Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) 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 Posted September 25, 2022 Report Posted September 25, 2022 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 Posted September 25, 2022 Report Posted September 25, 2022 For the prop control, from the J model IPC. This could be the basis for fixing your plane.
TommyFlies Posted September 25, 2022 Author Report Posted September 25, 2022 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 Posted September 27, 2022 Report Posted September 27, 2022 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- 1
TommyFlies Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 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 3
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