Hi Irwin and Jon I had talked to you about my tail problem, and you told me to use a 7mm and 9mm open end wrench but I have a problem, where do I put said wrenches???? I did a video, caz I think it is a mis -communication so click the link and it will show the vid,,,sorry my youtube is not working right now...thanks for any help

http://s432.photobucket.com/albums/...quickietail.mp4

Hello,

It looks like you have the older style tail pitch slider that doesn't have the flats for wrenches. You can replace that sleeve with a new style one that tightens with wrenches. That being said you will still need to get the current one apart or send it to us for repair. Probably your best bet would be to clamp the slider into a vise, and drill the end off of the brass sleeve. As for the little bit of play in between your pulley gear and the side plates, you just need to unbolt on side and put a couple of shims in and you will be good to go.

Sincerely,
Jon Yuhas
QWW

picture of tail

on the right there is a knurled nut, and the piece thats it holds is lose

Sounds like Jon has given you some good advice..... ie, replace the sleeve with the new style.....

While you have it apart will be a good time to shim that shaft by the pulley to get rid of the excess play.... don't shim it too "tight", though .... you want slight play so that when things heat up back there while running it won't bind up on you....

Been there, done that and old enough to know better.....

So!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This tail was built but assembled by elves....it must have gotten tightened some how

What happens when you try to turn (tighten) that knurled nut ?? Does the entire sleeve turn as you try to tighten ? Or does it actually tighten ? Although there are no "flats" you can use a set of needle nose pliers to grab a hold of it (the knurled piece, not your pecker ! ) or better yet, it would be better to take that entire pitch slider off the shaft so that you can tighten it from the front using a pair of regular pliers.....

Regardless, you're going to need to replace or repair it before you have a complete tail rotor failure and possibly hurt yourself in the process.....

If you don't feel up to the repair job, send it in to QWW and let the elves in their back room do it for you....

Been there, done that and old enough to know better.....

Well ???

Is it fixed ??

Been there, done that and old enough to know better.....

i got a bad virus

ive been reformating and restoring all my files and computer, so i had not had time to play.....but this week end i want to tear it down and tighten it.....there has to be a way.....it was tight before.....i wont give up....i dont have the $$$$ to buy a new one so i will repair......

Figured it out on my own!!!!

you need something round and tapered....(wood dowel or a Needle nose pliers......loc-tight.......krurled pliers for knurled nut..maybe it helps QWW if the get and older 1 in the shop

Nice...

There is hope for you after all !

Been there, done that and old enough to know better.....

You've been quiet for months..........

Did you get things sorted out and flying ?? (other than hovering, that is....)

Been there, done that and old enough to know better.....

doing alright

the quickie holds its own, but its been raining on an off for 2 weeks...also, i think im going to buy another, a whole 30 pro and parts and a second.pro 30 carbon, for 100.00 bucks....i dont think i can pass on it.......but i will have to see, hes still thinking about the offer, but yes im still alive.....i cant fly nitro inside....LOL