{"id":5484,"date":"2022-03-03T22:10:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T21:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rv-7.dk\/?p=5484"},"modified":"2022-03-03T22:13:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T21:13:43","slug":"engine-controls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rv-7.dk\/?p=5484","title":{"rendered":"Engine controls"},"content":{"rendered":"

I reinstalled the throttle quadrant, to finish the engine control cable installation.
\nI had previously purchased a 52\u00bd inch long cable, that I hoped I could use for either mixture or throttle. First I installed it as template for the prop control, to determine the correct length to order.
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The prop cable needs to be 3\u00bd inches longer, so 56 inches.
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Next I moved the cable to the mixture position. I made a template for this bracket in cardboard back in october…
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\nThe cable was actually just long enough to reach here, but a little to tight. With the direct route inside the cabin, it will interfere with the rudder pedals.
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Template traced to the stainless steel plate
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Cut to shape..
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..and bent to shape, holes drilled.
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It works great, it can reach both stops.
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Finally it was the throttle cable’s turn.
\nHere’s a photo of\u00a0 the template, aluminum bracket and final stainless steel bracket.
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The cable length was great for the throttle position. There’s enough length to create a smooth s-shape in the cabin, to better clear the rudder pedal tubes.
\nI will order a longer 55″ cable for the mixture position, so it will also clear the tubes.
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Again, it can reach both stops. Here in idle…
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…and full throttle.
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