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Hagle347
 Post subject: Re: Tail wheel
PostPosted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:05 pm 
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I was wondering the same thing. Now, the RV site- that's something else entirely. But I'm only there looking for parts deals...


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bfinney
 Post subject: Re: Tail wheel
PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:33 pm 
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You can always learn sumthin from another builders site, also on the KR2 site was how he used a laser level to check his gear alignment, I'm gona have to try that. It's also good to know that when I need a replacement wheel on the tail to go straight to AP instead of ACS or Wicks.

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 Post subject: Re: Tail wheel
PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:26 pm 
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I use a laser level to check my alignment from time to time. I have marks on the horizontal tail that the laser hits when the level is properly set up on the main wheel. Beer can shim stock is .004", FYI.

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dickwolff
 Post subject: Re: Tail wheel
PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:22 am 
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Another piece of data to add to this thread:

It turns out that Spruce PN 06-00600 upgrade wheel bearing has a 5/8 ID. This apparently will fit the SINGLE fork tailwheel, but the double fork tailwheel has a 1/2" shaft dia.

No biggie; you can make up a bushing, but this little detail is not clear in the product description.

Don't ask me how I found out.

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fytrplt
 Post subject: Re: Tail wheel
PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:14 pm 
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You also need to put a spacer between bushings to keep them from sliding to the center on the axel. Ditto on the how I found out.

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