I’ve read several posts about how much a flex cable shortens under load, but the specific cable length was never addressed in any of them.
So, here’s my question: Utilizing .130” flex, is 3/32” (2.38 mm) enough clearance between the drive dog & strut, to allow for the torsional compression in an eight-and-a-half inch length of cable (measured from the motor coupler to the front of the prop shaft)? I’ve provided a photo for visual reference. The prop is an Octura X440. Trying to avoid a Tug-O-War situation here. My wife’s tired of hearing that I broke it & need more funds to fix it again.
So, here’s my question: Utilizing .130” flex, is 3/32” (2.38 mm) enough clearance between the drive dog & strut, to allow for the torsional compression in an eight-and-a-half inch length of cable (measured from the motor coupler to the front of the prop shaft)? I’ve provided a photo for visual reference. The prop is an Octura X440. Trying to avoid a Tug-O-War situation here. My wife’s tired of hearing that I broke it & need more funds to fix it again.
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