stobbo wrote:
...have you required a fix because you are still using the old style shaft in the C&G or have you found that you still need the fix with the new style shaft?
I have several C&G units and have tried several more -- NEVER a problem with any of them as long as the drumshaft doesn't rotate -- except this one unit, and only in certain circumstances. It's an odd situation -- doesn't matter what Drive I use. It only happens on the right side, at CPMs above 70 and speed beyond about 5.5 MPH -- takes about 5 to 10 minutes to retract the lever. I don't know if it's the C&G unit, mounting angle, or what. I tried some other things as well, but couldn't cure it.
In the early C&G days there was a problem with my older Drives walking out because of a rotating shaft. Also had a sliding shaft. The replacement spline shafts solved those problems though.
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What do you mean "didn't feel they [bungee fixes] were secure enough" ? Did they continue to pop out despite the fix or did you perhaps feel that the solution was just a bit makeshift or something ?
The Spectra line locking system never failed, but was too easy to inadvertently unlatch. I also felt the exposed line was not as clean a solution as I wanted. I really like the V-2 C&G screw -- looks clean, no removable parts to lose, 100% worry free, takes 2 seconds to engage/release, almost looks factory installed.
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With the lower screw mount (Version 1) it was easier to make, but the cover plate had to be left off and the screw was harder to reach -- other than that it worked fine.
I think your bungee is worth a try. If it works, you save a lot of effort; if it doesn't, you still have other options.
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