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Audacity Models Pantera 50 - Tiger 50 > Tail pin installation
 
 
J.D. Wilson
Elite Veteran
Location: Nashville, TN

Well after two failed attempts to install that darn tail pin I am ready to give it my third (and final if it doesn't work) attempt. Any advice on how to get it in properly without breaking anything?

Let your flying do the talking - don't talk about your flying
05-20-2008 02:57 AM
 
 
jbeech
rrAdvertiser
Location: Sanford, FL (Orlando area)

Use a small piece of 1x4 about 6" long and use your Dremel to carve a groove, which matches the tail output shaft. Make it so it nestles in the groove nicely. Now trace the the pulley in the appropriate place and half-moon the wood to match. You're making a jig to secure the pulley/shaft assembly so you can tap the pin in. Drill a 1/8" hole where the pin goes so you can use the same jig to remove pins in order to replace bent shafts and you're done. It's really quite easy. Unfortunately I had to travel to Phonix and won't be back for a few days so I can show pictures of my jig. Trust me, it's duck soup easy!


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Audacity Models
05-20-2008 06:01 AM
 
 
turtle
Heliman
Location: florida

get the tail shaft with the pully already installed
05-20-2008 10:52 PM
 
 
Mr.HillBilly
Senior Heliman
Location: Salesville, OH - USA

I swapped mine 2 times, all I ever did is just used a small vise and just kind of pressed it in with it. Just go slow and it should go right in. Also if you take a dremel you could grind down a little bit on the pin that is going into the shaft first that way it lines up smoother just do the tip that way it still has a good hold.
05-21-2008 01:32 PM
 
 
billm
Key Veteran
Location: Liberty Lake, WA

I agree with MR. Hillbilly.
I just use a vice and slowly press the pin in. Get holes lined up first.
Works every time. It's getting the pin out was a pain untill I got the right tool from JB.

My name is Billm. Cough, and I'm a Heli Holic
05-23-2008 03:28 AM
 
 
J.D. Wilson
Elite Veteran
Location: Nashville, TN

I got it in with the help of my good bud Chris at rcheliworks. There are just so many better ways this could have been designed. Can the part be purchased that already has the pin installed?

Let your flying do the talking - don't talk about your flying
05-23-2008 04:29 AM
 
 
billm
Key Veteran
Location: Liberty Lake, WA

Yes you can order the spindle with the pulley installed.
AUD0011K

My name is Billm. Cough, and I'm a Heli Holic
05-24-2008 02:04 AM
 
 
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