hootsnik(at)sbcglobal.net
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 Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:47 am Post subject: Vans New Nose Gear Fork |
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Listers,
I also just switched my RV9a fork to the new style.
Van now uses the new fork exclusively--it comes standard in his kits.
I did not send mine off but purchased a high quality threader (adjustable and not Chinese) removed the leg, clamped it in wood in a big vise, and proceeded to induce a severe case of tendenitis. I used a large "stock" or handle for the threader and had some help. Every 1/2 thread we stopped and blew out the metal and applied more cutting oil. It took about 5 cycles using progressively tighter adjustment on the threader until the nut threaded properly. The threads must be extended up about 1 inch to accomodate the new fork. We then used a mechanical hack saw to cut off the excess 1 inch of gear leg. The saw cut it without any problem. It took me a day and a half to get the threads right but it was better than sending it off to the Oregon machine shop that Vans recommends -- the cost quoted by the shop was good ($75) but the shipping was going to be expensive and I did not want the plane down for 2 wks.
I also thought about simply buying a new gear leg already made for the new fork but learned that my leg was one of the last to be match drilled to my specific motor mount. I understand that now all legs are drilled to a common jig. I did not want to take the chance of minor alignment issues.
If you have questions about the process you can email me direct.
Cheers,
db
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