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michaelsproule
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
 Posted - 22/06/2012 : 12:17:04
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| Hello. I need a PA type turret for my remote gear lever control. The turret needs the catch type to prevent selection of reverse. If I manage to find one then I will have a turret without a catch for sale. Can anyone help me please. Thanks Michael. |
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
424 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 15:26:02
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Ditto. If there's two out there, I need one also. Second in the queue !
Graham
PB0602
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cardiffrob
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2012 : 09:18:12
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Just looked on my remote assembly that is going on a 'special'. There are 2 holes on the foremost edge that align vertically. Is that what you need? It is worn at the top of this front edge. I'll try and get a photo. No catch fitted, though.
If it is suitable for you, do you have a different one to trade, assuming that it will do the same job as the one I'm taking off? |
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cardiffrob
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2012 : 16:47:59
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Doh! Only one hole, not two!
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2566 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 18:21:16
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That Rob looks very like a P one that someone has b++++red! The one hole held a spring blade that kept the catch in the selected position, while the remains of the two lugs on which the catch pivoted are visible above it.
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cardiffrob
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 19:04:28
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So, does anyone have a pic to show what it should look like? I TIG weld aluminium aircraft components as a hobby so I can fix these things.
I also make ali cowlings, exhaust systems and stuff like that. Just a hobby so I don't charge for time, just materials. Before and after shot of a top cowling.
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mgptype
United Kingdom
709 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 19:26:59
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Rob,
Here ar a couple of pictures of my gearbox turret.
One from the back and one from the front showing the two lugs that support the catch and the flat spring.
Fred..
Fred.
PA 0788 |
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PeterL
United Kingdom
1730 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 19:40:38
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Here you are. I will take some more when I find the camera.
Cheers
P
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2566 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 19:56:12
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I don't know. I go away & take a few, come back & someone's already there!
Cheers,
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2566 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 20:44:47
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The plane wouldn't be a Clutton Fred would it Rob?
Just curious.
Dave |
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cardiffrob
United Kingdom
100 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2012 : 07:39:21
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Spot on, Dave. G-BMMF.
Thanks for all those pictures. I'll have a crack at welding some lugs onto mine and see if it is a weldable material. Are the catches and springs available, if needed?
My own gearbox is 3-speed and the arrangement of gearstick positions is different from the P-type.
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2566 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2012 : 08:06:35
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At the risk of being shot down, I think it's electron or elektron which is a magnesium alloy.
The old plane anorak. |
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michaelsproule
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2012 : 10:47:42
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Hello Rob
Thanks for the interest and offer but please don't risk ruining your turret on my behalf. They seem almost impossible to get hold of. I'll keep the search up for an original because at the end of the day the the turret without the catch add to the driving experience! Michael. |
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PeterL
United Kingdom
1730 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 20:39:33
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Hmmm
I only have one leaf to my spring and it works fine. Are the two leaves the same?
Cheers
P |
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2566 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 21:56:15
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I also only have one leaf & never found a need for another.
Dave |
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3681 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2012 : 22:43:07
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My original turret has a single leaf spring. I always drive with the safety. Arch off anyway - saves time!
Dick Morbey
PA/PB 0743
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