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william(at)wrmills.plus.c
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 Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject: Outrigger pivot bearing mod and Wheels |
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Many thanks, Nigel.
My outriggers have had the updated mod for some time now, so I am able to
confirm that it was very easy to do and is an immense improvement on its
predecessor. Definitely a far better engineering solution.
Whilst on the outrigger subject, I have found a source of much better
outrigger wheels with proper sealed bearings and shielded hubs.
They are obtained from: MSA Wheels and Castors Ltd, 10 Maclure Road,
Rochdale, Lancs., UK.
The spec is: 170299 EP100 Wheel + 8 mm Bush. The bush was inserted as a
special order for me, to suit the existing outrigger bolt, so please make
reference to the Europa aircraft outrigger wheel.
If 'phoning the number is + 44(0)1706 516640 and ask for Neal and mention my
name and the wheel's purpose. He knows all about it.
You will have to make up two pairs of aluminium spacers about 3/16" thick to
accommodate the narrower hub. (the rubber tyre is the same width as the
blue ones) I made mine out of 8mm drilled 1/2" dia. solid aluminium bar.
The reason I made the change is because on one winter's DOTH, mud froze in
the blue wheels causing one to seize up and explode on landing. The fork
was then ground away down to the spindle on the runway with all the
associated pyrotechnics. If it were not for a handy discarded castor wheel
on the airfield's rubbish dump, my day would have been well and truly
spoiled.
Best wishes,
William
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fklein(at)orcasonline.com
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 8:05 am Post subject: Outrigger pivot bearing mod and Wheels |
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William,
Regarding the outrigger wheel you've used...could you check:
www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_detail.php/pid=8052~subid 14/
index.html
Is this the wheel you're using?
Fred
A194
PS: I really enjoyed meeting you, Terry C., and Steve C. at Sun N
Fun...thanks so much for coming over...hope the trip was worthwhile!
On Sunday, May 6, 2007, at 11:57 PM, William Mills wrote:
| Quote: | Whilst on the outrigger subject, I have found a source of much better
outrigger wheels with proper sealed bearings and shielded hubs.
They are obtained from: MSA Wheels and Castors Ltd, 10 Maclure Road,
Rochdale, Lancs., UK.
The spec is: 170299 EP100 Wheel + 8 mm Bush. The bush was inserted as
a special order for me, to suit the existing outrigger bolt, so please
make reference to the Europa aircraft outrigger wheel.
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william(at)wrmills.plus.c
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 7:32 am Post subject: Outrigger pivot bearing mod and Wheels |
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No, Fred, it is not an aircraft wheel and it is much lighter than that one
looks and has a plastic shield each side which is stationary when the wheel
turns. My camera is U/S at the moment, but when I get it repaired I will
attach a photo. I have to send the camera away, so it may be some while.
I'll see if the supplier has a web catalogue.
Best wishes,
William
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