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Schematic for T-rudder mk 5? (I broke a bolt!)

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 19:56
by PMantix
Howdy all,

I was using my T-rudder mk5 pedals last night when all the sudden I heard a "clang" and the tension in the pedals dropped to zero. Pedals still work in sim, but they don't return to the center position on their own now. Upon examination, I found some components rattling around freely inside the mk5s - including what looks to be the head of bolt which has been sheared off. I suppose this bolt was holding some spring in tension, and when it sheared the whole thing came undone.

I opened a support ticket with VKB already (#8193), but wondering if anyone have a schematic of the T-rudder mk5 assembly? Pretty sure I could simply remove the broken bolt and replace it... but I don't immediately see how the mk5's went together now that it has disassembled itself, ha.

Thanks!
-P

Re: Schematic for T-rudder mk 5? (I broke a bolt!)

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 20:29
by fallout9

Re: Schematic for T-rudder mk 5? (I broke a bolt!)

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 20:40
by Ron61
Most likely, the head of the bolt on which the bearing running along the cam is located was cut off. DIN6912 M6x12
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Re: Schematic for T-rudder mk 5? (I broke a bolt!)

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 22:38
by PMantix
Great! - Thanks for the help!!

Re: Schematic for T-rudder mk 5? (I broke a bolt!)

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 22:54
by PMantix
Actually.... I decided to go with a simpler solution, haha