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'The good book says to use graphite grease well rubbed into the felt pads through which the elevator control rods pass.

I was wondering if there was something better ie. a silicone grease which would do the job and be less messy and possibly better.

Any thoughts gratefully received

Frank Cox
UC61K G-BCBL'

'Along this line, maybe someone could provide some insight. In my 24, I have always had a odd sort of squeek coming from the left wing when actuating the ailerons. I was able to see (with difficulty) that the source of the sound is a felt pad around the aileron push/pull tube, where it rubs a bit. Trouble is, there is no inspection hole provided to gain access to the immediate area to try any fixes. Is is just a little annoying, and does not affect the operation in any way, so I've lived with it. Any ideas?

Bill McClure



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From: Frank
To: fairchildclub
Sent: Thu, Jul 12, 2012 6:14 am
Subject: [fairchildclub] Graphite Grease substitute




The good book says to use graphite grease well rubbed into the felt pads through which the elevator control rods pass.

I was wondering if there was something better ie. a silicone grease which would do the job and be less messy and possibly better.

Any thoughts gratefully received

Frank Cox
UC61K G-BCBL







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Does anyone have a source for the above mentioned push pull tube felt collars.  Has anyone added the grease to their felt liners?

Thanks,
Steve
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'Just a little information that worked, but is a little messy. When you find the proper felt, thickness,  put it in a pan of water and freeze it.   Bore a 1/4" hole in the center and cut the outer diameter with  a hole saw.  Put a mandrel in the center and connect it to a drill press and cut the groove.   Maybe under cut the diameter slightly.   Then remove the mandrel and cut the center diameter.  Since you have the center hole of 1/4", it will stay centered.  Then set it a side and let it defrost and dry out.Freezing it in water, will allow you to get a clean of the felt without tearing it to useless pieces.   I can guarantee it will be messy.  Cut all of the big first, put back in the freezer.  Then do each task one at a time and refreeze.  It will be less messy. Bob



On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:18 PM, "ac500shrike81@yahoo.com [fairchildclub]" wrote:


  Does anyone have a source for the above mentioned push pull tube felt collars.  Has anyone added the grease to their felt liners?
Thanks,Steve
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Bob,

Thanks for the tip.  I'll give it a shot.

Steve
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