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Old 11-14-2004 | 03:18 PM
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I want to replace the mechanical trim tab actuator cables on my K-Planes. I have one that could be questionable. I can't see where the length is written anywhere on the old cables.
Has anyone replaced these on a TS TG? If so, do you remember the lengths?
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Old 11-14-2004 | 03:28 PM
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I did just 3 weeks ago, I believe it was 19 feet, had to special order it in black.

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Old 11-14-2004 | 03:34 PM
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Both sides? I thought port side would be longer???
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Both sides? I thought port side would be longer???
Thanks LS!
Only replaced the starboard.

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Old 11-14-2004 | 04:49 PM
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While were on the subject...that face plate on the dash with the clear plexiglass in it, that covers the indicators...does it just pop off or is it bolted down?
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Old 11-14-2004 | 05:11 PM
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contact c/s at Cigarette, I am sure they will have the part number / lengths readily available. If they don't - get a Formula! Best C/S regardless of age.
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Old 11-14-2004 | 07:43 PM
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I just replaced the port drive cable on my 28ss. there were no markings on it at all I yanked it out and it was 20ft.

..word of advise use some washers and nuts to "jam" a heavy wire on one end of the cable, pull the old cable out attach wire to new cable and pull new cable back thru..works like a charm.
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Old 11-14-2004 | 08:32 PM
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The cable should be marked on the outer housing 1 or 2 feet from the end. Morse 33c supreme series are top shelf units.
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Old 11-14-2004 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DanB
While were on the subject...that face plate on the dash with the clear plexiglass in it, that covers the indicators...does it just pop off or is it bolted down?
Bolted down------is your plastic not looking as good as it should ?

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Old 11-15-2004 | 09:47 AM
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Thanks LS
Not lookin as good as I'd like. I've replaced everything else on the dash and that kinda stands out. Guess I'll have to pull the dash again to get behind it.
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