Setting up a new to me Skylon

[Sholcomb72]

Guys, I bought a used Skylon brand pylon extension. I cant figure out why it has a pin through the lower section without having a hole in the upper section to pin it together. What am I missing?

[Sholcomb72]

OK so looking at more pictures on the web and looking at the wear pattern on the upper I believe the pin is just a stop for the upper section. Please correct me if i'm wrong.

[paco_06]

Originally Posted by Sholcomb72

OK so looking at more pictures on the web and looking at the wear pattern on the upper I believe the pin is just a stop for the upper section. Please correct me if i'm wrong.

Yes, you've got it right. It's just a height stop.

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[Sholcomb72]

Originally Posted by paco_06

Yes, you've got it right. It's just a height stop.

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Thanks that gives me more confidence. I'm not crazy about Skylon only using 1 small cable. The doubled cable that the Fly High's use seems more sturdy.

[bturner2]

It looks like you're missing the plastic webbing sleeve that goes on your pylon to protect it from getting scratched.

[gweaver]

You can get the sleeve at McMaster- https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-sleeves
Pretty sure I have a leftover piece at home. Color is red, and it fit the pylon of my 88. It's yours if you want it.
G

[Sholcomb72]

Originally Posted by gweaver

You can get the sleeve at McMaster- https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-sleeves
Pretty sure I have a leftover piece at home. Color is red, and it fit the pylon of my 88. It's yours if you want it.
G

Is it just to protect the pylon or does it also serve as a bushing for a tighter fit?

[bturner2]

Bit of both but I wouldn't use it without or you'll scratch up your pylon.

[Sholcomb72]

Originally Posted by Sholcomb72

Is it just to protect the pylon or does it also serve as a bushing for a tighter fit?

Gweaver, I will take it along with new switch panels for my 88 Prostar. Let me know how much you need. Thanks

[Parkskier153]

Originally Posted by bturner2

Bit of both but I wouldn't use it without or you'll scratch up your pylon.

Yea I had one of these on my prostar and within one day it scratched the pylon that was flawless before