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rob87b(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:56 pm Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

I recently installed the Cleveland brake kit 199-50 which uses the 6.5x8 rims and and Superhawks tires.   I find the outside edge of the calipers are just rubbing the main gear doors.  I checked and the tires are up tight when retracted.    Any ideas?



Also, I have a Curtis drain valve that needs changing on the left main tank.  This is the hose clamp type.   It looks like I have to pull the bladder to change it.  Am I right?



thanks for the help, rob.

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brucebell74(at)sbcglobal.
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

Don't know about the rubbing but the Curtis drain valve can be replaced with 

out removing the tank. Two people work best one to stick his finger over the 

hole to stop the fuel flow and the other to reinstall the valve. A little 

messy but gets the job done. Take proper precautions with the fuel. Use a 

drip pan and put your cigars out!

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Fred.Masterson(at)airliqu
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:42 am Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

I have the same kit on my straight 35 (SS# D-495) and have no problem. 

Check the inboard and ouboard spacers for the wheels they are slightly 

different lengths on mine. 

The fuel tank drain is easy. I use 4 clean buckets from Home Depot and  

a drip pan. With 2 people you swap on the fly or stop the flow with your finger. 

That will also flush the tank and you can see anything that might be in there. 

Of all of the things in the world I found a bug once. You also might be surprised.   

Fred Masterson 

N3084V   

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rob87b(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:38 pm Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

Great advice, thanks.

 

How did you reach the hose clamp too loosen up the drain valve?   It doesn't look like there is an easy access panel in sight for the main tanks.

 

thanks, Rob.



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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

Can't be for sure but a small box wrench is what I used to loosen the clamp. 

It's been about 20 or more years since I replaced mine. It is close but you 

can work through the opening in the wing. On my A35 anyway.

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aeroauto(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:25 pm Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

I use a wrench from a cheap ignition set. The real cheap ones that are flat and thin. They look like they are stamped out during manufacture. Thin enough to get into the small access area. I also use a rounded end dowl made out of aluminum to plug the fuel. i believe it's 1/2" diameter. Smooth wood would work okay.

 Carmine

 

cheers carmine pecoraro

   

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 Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:58:27 -0500

 

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 Can't be for sure but a small box wrench is what I used to loosen the clamp. 

 It's been about 20 or more years since I replaced mine. It is close but you 

 can work through the opening in the wing. On my A35 anyway.

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rob87b(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:11 pm Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

Thanks so much for the help on changing the fuel drain valve.   It looks a lot more doable now. 



As to the brakes I'll have to remove them and inspect all the spacer dimensions to see if there right.   I also heard some tire brands are slightly larger than normal and take up more room.   Maybe the Superhawks are thicker and not allowing the gear to retract the last little bit need to clear the calipers.



thanks, rob



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Fred.Masterson(at)airliqu
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:16 am Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

If you hold the drain to one side you can use a thin screwdriver to loosen the clamp. 

The hardest part is holding it to reinstall the drain. 

I pulled both and put new o rings in last year.   

Fred Masterson   

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rob87b(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:18 am Post subject: cleveland brakes and gear doors

Thanks for the help Fred.   I'll replace mine this weekend.



rob



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