Plastic Head block: The original X-Cell head assembly was plastic. Although similar to today's plastic head assemblies, several minor differences have been applied. The early plastic blade grips were not as beefy as the current plastic units. They also did not have the 2 mixer mounting holes to allow for delta setup. The original head block did not have the static tracking setscrews. The 0289 plastic head block was used on: All 1001 models The model 1003 through 1998 The model 1004 through 1997 All 1005 models All 1008 models All 1010 models |
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The Pro II metal head was introduced with the Pro II model and immediately became popular. The Pro II head block was used in conjunction with both the plastic blade grips and the metal blade grips. |
X-Cell Pro II head block with Metal Pro II Grips |
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The original plastic bell mixers had a double ball on one side, and a single on the other. The current units use two single long balls. The older style mixers used the "short" thread balls, and overall shorter mixer plastic bodies. |
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The original fly bar cradle on the plastic head block was 1-sided and used bushings for support. The axle shaft only protruded out one side of the head block. This was soon replaced with the symmetrical unit used on today's plastic head block. |
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The original 0311 paddles were relatively small and were solid plastic. These were used on the first 1001 and 1008 kits. |
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