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kearney



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:20 pm    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

Hi
Ages ago I seem to remember seeing a nose wheel mod that kept a tow bar from penetrating the nose wheel pant. Rather it had a washed and elongated bolt that kept the tow bar outside of the wheel pant and prevented damage due to improper insertion.
Does anyone have a link to this - I can't seem to find it in the archives.
Manny thanks
Les
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:56 pm    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

It's there, and I just converted mine over this past weekend.

Use a 3/8 x 2 1/2 inch long box head bolt with a body style big washer on it to stop the tow bar ears from going too far towards the pants.
You also have to use about a 1/2 inch long sleeve between the bold head and the aluminum trianglular block that holds the front of the wheel pant support. I found a 1 inch long solid bronze insert and cut it in two pieces.
You might look at your threads closely. Mine were fine (24) threads and one had started to strip, so based on long time A&P comments, I drilled out and used heli coil inserts so I could use coarse (16) threads. He said aluminum should use coarse threads, not fine.
I'll try to take a picture tomorrow.
grumpy

On Oct 4, 2010, at 8:14 PM, Les Kearney wrote:
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Hi
Ages ago I seem to remember seeing a nose wheel mod that kept a tow bar from penetrating the nose wheel pant. Rather it had a washed and elongated bolt that kept the tow bar outside of the wheel pant and prevented damage due to improper insertion.
Does anyone have a link to this - I can't seem to find it in the archives.
Manny thanks
Les
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 6:24 pm    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

Grazi

..Les

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It's there, and I just converted mine over this past weekend.

Use a 3/8 x 2 1/2 inch long box head bolt with a body style big washer on it to stop the tow bar ears from going too far towards the pants.


You also have to use about a 1/2 inch long sleeve between the bold head and the aluminum trianglular block that holds the front of the wheel pant support. I found a 1 inch long solid bronze insert and cut it in two pieces.


You might look at your threads closely. Mine were fine (24) threads and one had started to strip, so based on long time A&P comments, I drilled out and used heli coil inserts so I could use coarse (16) threads. He said aluminum should use coarse threads, not fine.


I'll try to take a picture tomorrow.


grumpy

On Oct 4, 2010, at 8:14 PM, Les Kearney wrote:
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Hi
Ages ago I seem to remember seeing a nose wheel mod that kept a tow bar from penetrating the nose wheel pant. Rather it had a washed and elongated bolt that kept the tow bar outside of the wheel pant and prevented damage due to improper insertion.
Does anyone have a link to this - I can't seem to find it in the archives.
Manny thanks
Les
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:46 am    Post subject: Re: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

Hey Les,

Here's the link to my previous post : http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=71126&highlight=studs

The hangar guys still love it, paint still looks good!

Later, - Lew


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Lew Gallagher



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:50 am    Post subject: Re: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

Oh yeah, I didn't make it clear in the original post -- the washer backing the head is just less than the diameter of the hole in the fiberglass so that no metal touches the glass.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 4:51 am    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

Thanks, Lew.

Les, mine look just like Lew's except my big washer is a shiny one.

grumpy

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Hey Les,

Here's the link to my previous post : http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=71126&highlight=studs

The hangar guys still love it, paint still looks good!

Later, - Lew

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:42 pm    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

I looked at AS&S and Vans for the SCREW 3/8-24X 2 1/2 and came up empty.
Any leads where to get the screws would be appreciated.
Thx
Pascal
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Thanks, Lew.

Les, mine look just like Lew's except my big washer is a shiny one.

grumpy

On Oct 5, 2010, at 6:46 AM, Lew Gallagher wrote:

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> Hey Les,
>
> Here's the link to my previous post :
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=71126&highlight=studs
>
> The hangar guys still love it, paint still looks good!
>
> Later, - Lew
>
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> non-pilot
> crazy about building
> NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
> Fly off completed !
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=314764#314764
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:27 pm    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 5:03 am    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

Hey Pascal,

I found mine at a local nut and bolt house -- let me know if you want me to
send you a couple.

Later, - Lew

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 5:23 am    Post subject: Nosewheel Mod Reply with quote

Isn't that where brews and spirits are served. Wink
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