Elto Rudder twin timer bushing seems sloppy to me.

[huntleybill]

Restoring a rudder-twin and it seems to me that the bushing for the timer is awful sloppy. I have attached a video that shows what I mean. Is it supposed to be this sloppy? If not, how can I fix it?

Video: https://youtu.be/RQGLWTb9r0w

Thank you for your time
Bill

[dave-bernard]

I have not worked on them BUT is that screw an adjustment?

[huntleybill]

Yes, it is an adjustment. I believe that adjustment is to give it friction so the timer won’t move on its own. I don’t think it should take up the slop…. should it? Am I wrong? Advice?

[Monte NZ]

That is the friction the adjustment screw and I would think that screwing it in would fix the problem.
If that doesn’t do it, I would suggest you fit a suitable piece of shim metal as well.

Monte NZ

[Tom]

That’s pretty loose. It’ll work if you can use the tension screw to keep it in place, but it may drag on the tank.

T

[huntleybill]

I’ll see if I can find some shim material. If not I will tighten the tension screw. The motor probably won’t get near enough use to matter but since it is apart, might as well fix it right.

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