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Compass Knight 50 > Compass Rod Ends

the Wasp
rrProfessor
Location: Vt

has Compass changed their Rod Ends in the last 8 or 9 months ??, I have not bought Compass parts in about that long,,

or is there another brand of Rod Ends that you have been using that you like more ??

Jim
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05-23-2008 10:51 PM

PatrickXtreme
Heliman
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

From the beginning of their earlier lots, I changed to Hirobo rod ends which seem to be fitted well.
But later Compass changed theirs, and since then I changed back to Compass. No problem though.
Patrick

05-24-2008 05:43 AM

the Wasp
rrProfessor
Location: Vt

OK thanks Patrick, but I don't know what ones I have the newer ones or the older ones LOL, like I said it's been about 9 months since I have bought any..

Jim
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05-24-2008 07:23 AM

PatrickXtreme
Heliman
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

The older ones, you can easily take it off the ball-links. But the new changed ones will fit tightly on the ball-link, and you may have to fly the heli a number of flights to mate it.
Patrick

05-24-2008 07:33 AM

SteveH
rrProfessor
Location: Texas

I think the new ones are too tight, and resize them with good results. However, the fact remains that ball links, no matter the manufacturer, need to be inspected frequently, and changed as necessary. Just my opinion.

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05-24-2008 01:57 PM

the Wasp
rrProfessor
Location: Vt

do the newer ones use the same part number,,

if not can someone give me the new part number ??

thanks guys !!

Jim
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05-24-2008 05:48 PM

Adey_Law
Senior Heliman
Location: Bournemouth, UK

i think they are the same part number. I never had any issues with the old ones tho.

the new ones do start tight. i find if you ream them then they will wear fast from there. If you leave them to bed in when you fly it, takes about 5 flights to free up nicely but they will last for donkeys.

Ade

05-24-2008 06:48 PM

the Wasp
rrProfessor
Location: Vt

what about the rods themselves, have they gone to a larger diameter ???

Jim
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05-24-2008 07:01 PM

beavis1
Veteran
Location: New York state

links

Yes the new gen are a bit snug. The 3D kit comes wirth a sizer. The old pinch trick also worked fine on mine. 2 seasons on the sport and the links are all still good. I am very happy with the compass links.

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05-24-2008 10:53 PM

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Adey_Law
Senior Heliman
Location: Bournemouth, UK

rods are fine, thick enough to take the inflight loads, thin enough to bend in a crash, reducing damage to other components.

Ade

05-24-2008 11:11 PM

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