Looking for Futaba "ratchet" for 4grs tx

[Ron Zaker Jr]

I'm looking for "ratchet" for 4grs TX throttle stick. Even a pattern of it would be great, I'll fabricate one. Futaba service does not have any no delivery date in site..
Thank you.

 

[Mark Grannis]

I made one last year...very easy. Getting the detent in to middle is the toughest part. there are two slots on both sides of the ratchet gear portion of the gimbal. Fit your tin or copper with some material over hangs in those slots. Mark the excess hanging out and cut like a butterfly (small slit from each end of each tang) then twist them about 30* -40* to hold in place.

Let me know if you need a photo.

 

[Ron Zaker Jr]

Ok thanks Mark!

 

[John Beardslee]

Ron,
Did you fly your rc heli’s with Futaba radios? I always removed the ratchet from mine. They were made from beryllium copper, if I can find the right box I can tell you the thickness and send what I have.
John