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 Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:20 am Post subject: Solution to bent aluminum gear legs |
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Even though I have gained proficiency in straightening the main gear legs on
my Mark III and have the job down to less than 4 hours to remove, straighten
and reinstall them, I'd like to avoid the experience if I can. I have 6"
steel wheels on my Mk III and until a few days ago they carried 15" X 6" X
6" grooved lawn tires. Then I discovered that Spruce carries an 18" X 6" X
6" turf tire. Running tubes in them I can drop the pressure to 8 psi. It's
like having Nerf tires. Five landings so far and they're great. Now that I
don't worry so much about bending gear legs, my landings have improved and
I'm rolling it on nicely. The Nerf tires also give a nicer ride when
taxiing. As for cost, well,it's $140 no matter which you choose. New Legs
$140. Press to straighten old bent legs $140. Nerf tires $140. I did both
the latter, but I straightened the set 3 times, so I'm actually up $140.
Maybe it's the right time to go to Vegas.
--
Rick Girard
"Pining for a home on the Range"
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