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Rquinn1(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

I just received my new front gear leg fork from Vans to complete the  modification recommend  by Vans.

 The fork did not look new, in fact it appears to have been installed  before.  I phone Vans and was told by Joe that this  is the  result of the contractor's jig.   Has any else noticed this?

  

 Also I plan to make the modifications during my next annual and at that  time I plan to leave the gear leg in place and rethread  and cut the leg as  required.  Does any one have the correct thread size?

  

 Thanks

  

 Rollie & Rod

 RV6A 799RQ

 El Paso Int Airport



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ronburnett(at)charter.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

I thought the same thing as mine looked like it had large washer marks each side of the mounting holes.  guess that is why so thanks for checking.

Ron Burnett



---- Rquinn1(at)aol.com wrote: 



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I just received my new front gear leg fork from Vans to complete the  

modification recommend  by Vans.

The fork did not look new, in fact it appears to have been installed  before. 

 I phone Vans and was told by Joe that this  is the  result of the 

contractor's jig.   Has any else noticed this?

 

Also I plan to make the modifications during my next annual and at that  time 

I plan to leave the gear leg in place and rethread  and cut the leg as  

required.  Does any one have the correct thread size?

 

Thanks

 

Rollie & Rod

RV6A 799RQ

El Paso Int Airport



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hooverra(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

I called Vans on the original fork for the same reason (It looked used). 

It is discolored in the manufacturing process while it is jigged via the 

axle holes.Clean it up and go forward.

    Also note I ordered my new fork from VAN's and shipped the leg to 

Langair ground from VA. The machined leg and fork arrived within a day 

of each other. If you have proper tooling to thread the leg go for it 

otherwise Harmon will do right by you.

-- 

Ralph C. Hoover

RV7A 

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dfm4290(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

I got the new fork for my RV-8A and thought the same

thing.

The thread I believe is a 1.25" 16 pitch.

Dale Mitchell



--- Rquinn1(at)aol.com wrote:



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		   I just received my new front gear leg fork from Vans

 to complete the  

 modification recommend  by Vans.

 The fork did not look new, in fact it appears to

 have been installed  before. 

  I phone Vans and was told by Joe that this  is the 

 result of the 

 contractor's jig.   Has any else noticed this?

  

 Also I plan to make the modifications during my next

 annual and at that  time 

 I plan to leave the gear leg in place and rethread 

 and cut the leg as  

 required.  Does any one have the correct thread

 size?

  

 Thanks

  

 Rollie & Rod

 RV6A 799RQ

 El Paso Int Airport

 

 

 



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n320wt(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:50 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

Those of you changing to the new fork, keep in mind that the W-10 Tri-gear Tailwind uses the same fork you have now. From what I understand, Van's will not sell this part to Tailwind owners/builders. If you don't need or want yours anymore, how about helping out the scratch builders building Tailwinds. 



BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) 

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Hurricane, WV 25526

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bobbyhester(at)newwavecom
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

Sure, I paid $154 plus shipping, send me a money order and I'll get it right out 

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 Brian Alley wrote: [quote]Those of you changing to the new fork, keep in mind that the W-10 Tri-gear Tailwind uses the same fork you have now. From what I understand, Van's will not sell this part to Tailwind owners/builders. If you don't need or want yours anymore, how about helping out the scratch builders building Tailwinds. 

   

 BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) 

 CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES

 101 Caroline Circle

 Hurricane, WV 25526

 www.carbonfibercomposites.net

 304-562-6800 home

 304-395-4932 cell

   

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pilots2(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

Brian,



Will be willing to sell you ours for $100.00 and I will pay shipping.



Reuven Silberman

Pilots2(at)yahoo.com

N7WT  RV7A

Brian Alley <n320wt(at)yahoo.com> wrote:[quote] Those of you changing to the new fork, keep in mind that the W-10 Tri-gear Tailwind uses the same fork you have now. From what I understand, Van's will not sell this part to Tailwind owners/builders. If you don't need or want yours anymore, how about helping out the scratch builders building Tailwinds. 



BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) 

CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES

101 Caroline Circle

Hurricane, WV 25526

www.carbonfibercomposites.net

304-562-6800 home

304-395-4932 cell



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mike109g6(at)insideconnec
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

Brian,

 Send me $154 + shipping and I'll be more than happy  to send you a brand new unused fork from my 9A.

 Do you know anyone building a Tailwind that needs a  0-SMOH 0-290D, all accessories, new sensenich custom made metal prop, and  sensenich aluminum spinner.  Look on classified adds VAF F/S 0-290D Custom  for more info.

 Mike Humphrey

 1221 Rams Run Rd

 Shepherdsville, KY

 40165

 502-264-2214 Cell

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ronlee(at)pcisys.net
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

I will sell mine for $99.99 and 1 cent shipping.

  

 Ron Lee



 [quote]Brian,



Will    be willing to sell you ours for $100.00 and I will pay shipping.



Reuven    Silberman

Pilots2(at)yahoo.com (Pilots2(at)yahoo.com)

N7WT     RV7A

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ekells(at)sympatico.ca
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: Vans New front forks for RV6 and 7As

I will sell my standard "old style" nose gear fork from my  RV-9A .  It is off the plane and ready to go - without having a first  flight or exposed to outside weather.  For a flat $100.00  I will  prepay packaging and surface shipping to any location within the continental  U.S. or Canada.

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