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Doug Darby · 01-27-2008, 09:18 AM

I noticed that the flybar assembly was real stiff on my 200 and I quickly figured out which ball link was tight and causing the binding.

Does anyone have any good methods to loosen a small ball link like this that is too tight? I tried the old heat gun trick and soon melted and ruined the ball end. On the new ones I just used some oil that helped a lot but I would still like it to be slightly looser.

Pinecone · 01-28-2008, 08:26 AM

Just squeeze the link while it is installed on the ball with smooth jaw pliers. Gently squeeze around the link and it will loosen up. Better to do it three times to get it right, than once and over do it.

Doug Darby · 01-28-2008, 07:20 PM

Thanks... Will give that a try...

robl · 01-29-2008, 07:50 PM

you can use the squeeze method, but the easiest method I have found for all size helis is just mount a spare ball to something and put some slices in the ball with a knife. Then put your tight link or and twist it around a few times.

01-27-2008, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Doug Darby Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007	Resizing Gaui 200 ball links I noticed that the flybar assembly was real stiff on my 200 and I quickly figured out which ball link was tight and causing the binding. Does anyone have any good methods to loosen a small ball link like this that is too tight? I tried the old heat gun trick and soon melted and ruined the ball end. On the new ones I just used some oil that helped a lot but I would still like it to be slightly looser. __________________ doug TRM Power - RC Racing Engines - - Blackout Mods Conversions - - VP Racing / Powermaster Fuels - - Gas-Powered-Helicopters.com

01-28-2008, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Just squeeze the link while it is installed on the ball with smooth jaw pliers. Gently squeeze around the link and it will loosen up. Better to do it three times to get it right, than once and over do it. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

01-28-2008, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doug Darby Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007	Thanks... Will give that a try... __________________ doug TRM Power - RC Racing Engines - - Blackout Mods Conversions - - VP Racing / Powermaster Fuels - - Gas-Powered-Helicopters.com

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01-29-2008, 07:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
robl Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	you can use the squeeze method, but the easiest method I have found for all size helis is just mount a spare ball to something and put some slices in the ball with a knife. Then put your tight link or and twist it around a few times.

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