ALIGN 550e replacement part need advice

[PilotPhil]

my align 550e v2 is pretty much complete in 1 day

problem with the build on the rear tail the bearing collar where you screw in the ball stripped out, not happy.

Im looking for a replacement collar but as there are no part numbers in the manual im stuck and can only find this part online...

Metal Bearing mount H60195 - Align T-Rex Spares align trex 600 - ALIGN-TREX.co.uk

thing is it looks different as where the ball goes in its bulked out rather than a round collar.
also printed on it is 50t 235, but mine says 50t 235A

can anyone clear it up for me as i need this part to complete the build

[Nick B]

that will be fine,same part

[Andy from Sandy]

If you look at part 60077A
http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/h600...y-p-15320.html

the bit you want looks as you describe.

[ChrisB]

Read this

550 3GX V2 Tail pitch slider (Bearing Holder) - HeliFreak

[PilotPhil]

least im not the only numpty doing this.

the part number on this website

Align Trex 550 / 600 Metal Tail Pitch Assembly : H60077A

shows a black plastic collar?

[PilotPhil]

just ordered the part from fastlad, would like to complete the build asap and tweak the setup and check everythings ok.

[Stanley Speel]

I did exactly the same while assembling my 600efl!

[PilotPhil]

if I go in anymore than half way with this it pushes the collar making the friction to high that it wont slide back and forth easily. I cant understand how so much pressure can withstand on a thread 2mm thick and only half in :-/

very concerned about it failing.

[scuba steve]

there is a metal upgrade available

http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/h60077a_metal_tail_pitch_assembly-p-15320.html

just be careful not to put too much loctite on the thread of the ball link as it can leak into the 2 radial bearings which sit inside the bearing mount

[PilotPhil]

That's the part I'm talking about

I have put a spare servo arm nut between the ball and this has really helped.