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E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF Assembly Manual
6. Place 2–3 drops of thin CA in each of the holes.
This will harden the threads made by the screws,
making them more secure when the landing gear
block or retract mechanism is installed.
We have designed the main gear struts to work
with both the fixed gear and the suggested
retracts. These struts are designed for the weight
and speeds of the F-4 Phantom. Use the struts
supplied with the kit for the retract assembly.
Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners
to prevent them from vibrating loose.
7. Slide a main gear strut into the main landing
gear block or retract mechanism. Use the setscrews
and a 1.5mm hex wrench to secure the main
gear wire in the block. The setscrews will tighten
down on each of the flat areas at the top of the
strut to prevent the strut from rotating in the block.
Assemble the right and left main gear assemblies at
this time.
A. Secure a 3-inch (76mm) servo extension to
the retract lead using string or dental floss.
B. Tie the string to the extension. Use the string
to pull the lead through the wing and out
along-side of the aileron and flap leads. Mark
the retract lead so it can be easily identified.
