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Help My Vans Oil Cooler Shutter wont stay open

riobison

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My Vans Oil Cooler Shutter http://vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/sto...44-122-759&browse=engines&product=oil_shutter keeps creeping shut in flight. Would anyone have any suggestions on how to put a little more friction into the cable? I'm using a basic push pull carb heat cable. I've tried putting some silicone into the end of the cable, some silicone on the part of the guillotine slide but the stuff does not stayed glued. As well, I have tried crimping the outer casing but that stuff is hard and I have a feeling it will be all or nothing so I stopped.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Tim
 
Right cable?

Are you using the right cable? It should have a ratcheting feel as you move it in and out.
 
I had the same problem with the ratcheting cable on my cabin heat. I replaced the cable with a button lock style (no not a vernier) from Spruce.
 
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