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| Author: | Hagle347 [ Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tail wheel |
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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| Author: | bfinney [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tail wheel |
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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| Author: | fytrplt [ Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tail wheel |
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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| Author: | dickwolff [ Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tail wheel |
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. d |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tail wheel |
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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