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scn5 actuator - Rod Ends

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Fahim, Apr 26, 2009.

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    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KART-TRACK-ROD-EN ... 240%3A1318

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    Can someone please tell me what size of this type of rod end is needed.

    Is it M8 or M10? I take it M8 = 8mm, IF so then that's what needed i guess.
    Fahim, Apr 30, 2009
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    M10x1,25 (finepitch)

    I took a M10X1,5 and cutted a finepitch tread into it...

    You can buy them with finpitch as well, but they are way more expensive than the standard threaded ones.

    regards
    egoexpress, Apr 30, 2009
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    I have buyed one from Ebay for 3.50 english pounds. I will see what thread is like then give you guys feedback.

    It is a seller who sells quite a lot of them.
    Fahim, May 1, 2009
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    There were two problems from this adaptor from Ebay:
    They show a silver colour rod end on the picture, nice and clean, but it comes all rusty and bronze colour.

    Also the thread size does not fit which Egoexpress stated in a previous post.

    Cheers.
    Fahim, May 2, 2009
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    I managed to find two companies that sell the correct rod end with 1.25thread.

    £65 English pounds for 4 ends! So expensive!

    That is like 80 euros. Did all the guys pay this much? If so I don't have option but to buy.
    Fahim, May 21, 2009
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    Buy the standard 1.5 threaded rod ends, and cut a 1.25 thread into them. That is how I made it.

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    But you may need a fixed bench wise, as you may need to apply much force on the thread cutter, depending the ridgidity of the rod end material.

    regards
    egoexpress, May 21, 2009
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    The guy who made my simulator has this tool I.m sure. He live near me so I;'ll get a qoute from the company for 1.5thread rod ends.
    Fahim, May 21, 2009
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    I rang the two companies and both of them qouted me same price on standard threads. So I just payed the £62 pounds for 4 of them.
    Fahim, May 22, 2009
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    Are they made of gold, adorned with diamonds?

    What's wrong with the cheap ones from ebay?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Female-Threaded-R ... 18Q2el1247
    I am sure the seller would have sent you 4 right handed rod ends if you had asked him.

    However, if you agree to pay 60pounds for 4 rod ends, you could have payed the 80pounds for those with matching thread at least :brows:

    regards
    egoexpress, May 22, 2009
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    Too late they have took my money now. cry cry cry. I have bought two standard thread and two fine thread.

    I did not say to them left or right hand. Have I made mistake. Hope not. That would be double wammy.

    I haev asked them to cancel my order just now by email. http://www.automotioncomponents.co.uk/p ... d-ends.htm I got from there. the silver ones.
    Fahim, May 22, 2009
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