Design Improvements for the Zenith 601 HDS:
Delrin Slides for Steering Rods
Delrin Slides for Steering Rods
The slits in the firewall for the two steering rods of the nose gear
are sealed by two Delrin slides, held in place by two aluminum spacers.
This works since the sideways motion of the steering rods is
very small. To prevent wear of the Delrin slides by the threads
of the rods, the rods are covered by nylon tubes.