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486 Drag part

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:06 am
by Sea Hunter
I am reconditioning a Mitchell 486 (new to me). The drag uses a part; the "Ferodo drag plate", PN 81 482 which appears to be NLA. Is there a substitute for this part?

Re: 486 Drag part

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:36 pm
by Sea Hunter
There does appear that there are a few sources for this part. However, I had seen somewhere that these "Fereodo drag plates" never wear out but can crack. Have not found a carbon fiber or other substitute for this piece.

Re: 486 Drag part

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:46 pm
by kevin cozens
Sea Hunter wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:36 pm There does appear that there are a few sources for this part. However, I had seen somewhere that these "Fereodo drag plates" never wear out but can crack. Have not found a carbon fiber or other substitute for this piece.
You should be able to buy a loose carbontex drag washer in the correct size