New Williams Bell Cranks

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 11 Aug 2004 11:16 am

Williams is now using a 7-slot extruded bell crank instead of the older 5-slot machined crank. Very nice design! This gives more control over the balance of the pulls.

Also, Bill tells me that his crossover patent has finally been granted.

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Doug Seymour · Post by **Doug Seymour** » 11 Aug 2004 11:29 am

I hope to see one of Bill's crossovers @ St Louis this year. I'm surprised W Pauly's D10 crossover is still for sale here on the forum? What do you think of your new D12 b0b?
Can't do much better than that I'd say!

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 11 Aug 2004 11:54 am

I love my new Willy, Doug! There's another topic in this section with pictures.

Rex Thomas · Post by **Rex Thomas** » 11 Aug 2004 1:02 pm

I was trying to get more info on these, now I know.
Thanx, b0b.

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 11 Aug 2004 1:08 pm

The extrusion holds the rod more firmly than the machined bell cranks did. Bill is constantly improving his designs.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 11 Aug 2004 1:11 pm

I saw Bill's crossover mechanism last year at ISGC. Not only does it work like a charm with what seems to be a minimum of parts, it's actually beautiful to watch the changeover.

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