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N67BT(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:04 pm Post subject: Van's newest nose wheel fork

Tri gear RVers,

  

 I just finished changing out my original nose wheel fork for the  smaller version from Van's.  I will be operating off of a somewhat  uneven strip so I wanted more ground clearance.  Also, I'm using a heavy  engine and this conversion will be about 3 pounds lighter than the old  setup.  For my situation, it was well worth the expense and  effort. 

  

 A comparison photo is posted on my web site for you interested  nose dragger types.

  

 http://users.aol.com/n67bt  (scroll down to fifth photo)

  

 Bob Trumpfheller

 RV7A  N67BT  Not yet flying

 Preparation for paint

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retasker(at)optonline.net
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject: Van's newest nose wheel fork

How did you order this?:  I looked at Vans web site and see only one 

nose fork listed.  Is the smaller one the only one they sell now?  What 

was required to use the new fork?  Just machining of the nose gear leg?  

Do all the other parts work as is?  It looks like all they did is cut an 

inch off the bottom of the leg attachment part and re-taper the arms.



I wouldn't mind the extra clearance and three pounds less is always good!



Dick Tasker



N67BT(at)aol.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   Tri gear RVers,

  

 I just finished changing out my original nose wheel fork for the 

 smaller version from Van's.  I will be operating off of a somewhat 

 uneven strip so I wanted more ground clearance.  Also, I'm using a 

 heavy engine and this conversion will be about 3 pounds lighter than 

 the old setup.  For my situation, it was well worth the expense and 

 effort. 

  

 A comparison photo is posted on my web site for you interested nose 

 dragger types.

  

 http://users.aol.com/n67bt  (scroll down to fifth photo)

  

 Bob Trumpfheller

 RV7A  N67BT  Not yet flying

 Preparation for paint

  

  

  

   


	




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N67BT(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 5:57 pm Post subject: Van's newest nose wheel fork

I called Van's to order the new style fork as it was not listed on their  parts page.  As I recall the number is the same as the old one except for  an added dash something.  The price was the same.  I'm fairly  sure that the new kits come with the new fork - better check though.  The  new fork matches up with everything, including the fairing attachment, except  that the nose gear leg sticks down 1" too far and needs to be hacked off and  rethreaded.

  

 Bob Trumpfheller

  

 In a message dated 6/24/2006 7:16:41 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  retasker(at)optonline.net writes:

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How did you order this?:  I looked    at Vans web site and see only one 

nose fork listed.  Is the smaller    one the only one they sell now?  What 

was required to use the new    fork?  Just machining of the nose gear leg?  

Do all the other    parts work as is?  It looks like all they did is cut an 

inch off the    bottom of the leg attachment part and re-taper the arms.



I wouldn't    mind the extra clearance and three pounds less is always good!



Dick    Tasker



N67BT(at)aol.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   Tri gear RVers,

     

 I just finished changing out my original nose wheel fork for the    

 smaller version from Van's.  I will be operating off of a    somewhat 

 uneven strip so I wanted more ground clearance.  Also,    I'm using a 

 heavy engine and this conversion will be about 3 pounds    lighter than 

 the old setup.  For my situation, it was well worth    the expense and 

 effort. 

  

 A comparison photo is    posted on my web site for you interested nose 

 dragger    types.

  

 http://users.aol.com/n67bt  (scroll down to    fifth photo)

  

 Bob Trumpfheller

 RV7A     N67BT  Not yet flying

 Preparation for  paint

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