tail brace wires
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Dan Cullman
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Greg, As you may know, most flying wires break because they are to GD tight. Usually the top ones. This was addressed a few months ago. "A Wheels" 800-517-9278 still has a fair selection. Give them +/- 1inch on the length and they can probably help. Dan
Thanks to Greg and Dan! I searched for flywires, which is a neddle in a hay stack. Jerry Tague in Pennsylvania is the son-in-law of the gentleman that had "A Wheels". Jerry is a super nice guy. He has one wire wire that will work and will be shipping it on Monday. Today, a customer of my that has a Machine shop, used his lathe to machine new threads on my old wire that will serve as a back up if the new part doesn't work. Hopefully the "Blue Bug Smasher" will make it home the first of the week. Thanks again for the help. Shawn Francis
cruiseair74372
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If anyone needs flying wires Stien areo is the American dealer for one of only two manufactures left. When I was looking for a set for mine I called about 5 places, When I finally called him he already new what I was looking for because 4 of the other company's call him. THEY ARE NOT CHEAP but it is your life hanging out there. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thanks Randy! I will check them. I walked around my father's 2005 High Country Explorer and it has the same length wires on the bottom. But they are round. I called American Champion and the do have those in stock and seems to be fairly reasonable. I'm ready to get the Bug Smasher home! The Bug Smasher will be get a brand new set. Ask for Tina in the parts Dept.
The "Bug Smasher" is home @ 4O4 in Idabel OK. The new part didn't fit. I used the old wire that was machined at the local machine shop. The wind Gods were in my favor! Left OKC cruiseing @ 5,500' @ 20' of manifold pressure and 2300 rpm, true airspeed was 155 mph and the gps was indicating 179 kts. The ride home was great!