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jareds(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:57 am Post subject: Tail Wheel Needed

A hard landing seems to have damaged the tail wheel and it doesnt want 

to lock in place to allow steering.

i'm guessing if i took the time to take it apart i could follow the 

diagram i have and get replacement parts.

B ut n the meantime i would like to consider fixin it later and getting 

a spare so i can concentrate on the other aspects of getting it running.



Any ideas on aftermarket or used options?

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henrysfork1(at)msn.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:14 am Post subject: Tail Wheel Needed

If is the original they are very easy to fix. There is a small pin that locks in place that is easy to replace. Takes about 10 minutes to fix it.

 

Dee Young

Model 2 

N345DY

 



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		   Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:56:08 -0600

 From: jareds(at)verizon.net

 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Kitfox-List: Tail Wheel Needed

 

 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds <jareds(at)verizon.net>

 

 

 A hard landing seems to have damaged the tail wheel and it doesnt want 

 to lock in place to allow steering.

 i'm guessing if i took the time to take it apart i could follow the 

 diagram i have and get replacement parts.

 B ut n the meantime i would like to consider fixin it later and getting 

 a spare so i can concentrate on the other aspects of getting it running.

 

 Any ideas  Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ,

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jareds(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:26 am Post subject: Tail Wheel Needed

Awesome.. well i will try to tackle it ... Is it a pin that can be     bought or picked from my roll pin supply or hardware store or     ordered from kitfox..

     

     

     On 1/29/2013 1:13 PM, Dee Young wrote:

     

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		                If is the original they are very easy to fix. There         is a small pin that locks in place that is easy to replace.         Takes about 10 minutes to fix it.

          

         Dee Young

         Model 2 

         N345DY

          

         > Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:56:08 -0600

           > From: jareds(at)verizon.net (jareds(at)verizon.net)

           > To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com (kitfox-list(at)matronics.com)

           > Subject: Tail Wheel Needed

           > 

           > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: jareds           <jareds(at)verizon.net> (jareds(at)verizon.net)

           > 

           > 

           > A hard landing seems to have damaged the tail wheel and           it doesnt want 

           > to lock in place to allow steering.

           > i'm guessing if i took the time to take it apart i could           follow the 

           > diagram i have and get replacement parts.

           > B ut n the meantime i would like to consider fixin it           later and getting 

           > a spare so i can concentrate on the other aspects of           getting it running.

           > 

           > Any ideas Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse,           Chat, FAQ,

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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:39 am Post subject: Tail Wheel Needed

I have a maul tailwheel that I would let go - make a ridiculous offer.  If 

you are looking new aftermarket, I would recommend one of the Home builders 

Special tailwheels from aircraft Spruce.  I have owned both the two arm and 

the single arm versions and liked them both.  One thing, though as I went to 

the site to look at them again.  The bearings as they come from the 

manufacturer are not sealed and are nearly impossible to lubricate.  The 

bearings they sell are sealed and very easy to replace.

Lowell



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From: "jareds" <jareds(at)verizon.net>

Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:56 AM

To: "kitfox-list matronics.com" <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>

Subject: Tail Wheel Needed



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 A hard landing seems to have damaged the tail wheel and it doesnt want to 

 lock in place to allow steering.

 i'm guessing if i took the time to take it apart i could follow the 

 diagram i have and get replacement parts.

 B ut n the meantime i would like to consider fixin it later and getting a 

 spare so i can concentrate on the other aspects of getting it running.



 Any ideas on aftermarket or used options?

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vetdrem

Joined: 20 Nov 2007
Posts: 62

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Tail Wheel Needed

I have a pdf file of an excellent article about the care and feeding of a Maule tail wheel,



I have attached it here.



Louie

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wb2ssj(at)rochester.rr.co
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:35 am Post subject: Tail Wheel Needed

I would like to see the infomation you have. Please foward to 

Wb2ssj(at)rochester.rr.com



Thank You  Tex

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