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Elevator Pushrod Installation
1.
Collect the following items:
(3) .072 x 10” threaded wire
(3) Nylon snap link
(1) Single-hole pushrod plug
(1) Double-hole pushrod plug
(1) 36” fiberglass pushrod tube
(2) 1/8 x 24” nylon guide tube
(1) Elevator wire drawing(Back of booklet)
2.
Using a fine-tooth saw or modeling knife, cut
the fiberglass pushrod to a length of 16-1/2.”
This may be accomplished by rolling the
tube under the blade.
3.
Measure 1” back from one end of the
pushrod and drill a 5/64” hole completely
through both sides. This hole will hold the
elevator wires.
4.
Measure 1” from the other end of the
pushrod and drill a 5/64” hole
HALFWAY
THROUGH
the pushrod. TAKE CARE TO
DRILL ONLY THROUGH ONE SIDE.
5.
Using the 5/64” drill, and holding a pushrod
plug, as shown, drill out the center of the plug
to form a tube. Repeat for the other plug.
6.
Using the Elevator Wire Drawing, place a
threaded 10” wire over Drawing #1, as
shown.
Starting at the threaded end, measure back
to the first bend and mark the wire. Then,
carefully bend the wire to match the drawing.
7.
Mark the second bend and then bend the
wire accordingly.
Repeat this process for a second threaded
wire.
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