REFLECTOR: Nose Gear Axle

[Ronnie Brown]

There are bushings that go between the wheel and the fork, made out of steel
pipe that are 5/8" id and about 0.4" long each.  This should allow the
threads to pretty much come out flush when screwed all the way in.

I do have a problem when trying to remove the axle - it will try to bind and
expand the fork which can make it difficult to turn.  Take a rubber hammer
and tap on the fork while removing the axle - it will turn out much easier
if the fork isn't spread out.

Ronnie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:54 AM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Nose Gear Axle


> I installed a new nose gear fork last spring.
>
> The axle when installed seemed a bit funny.
>
> The fork is threaded on one side and has the retaining screw on the other
> side. The axle is threaded on one end and has a slot for the Allen screw
on
> the other.
>
> When screwed in so the retaining Allen screw fit into the slot, the
> threaded end of the axle only engages about half the threads on the
oposite
> fork?  I'd say there are 4 or 5 un-engaged threads visible in the fork.
>
> I figured. well it must be designed this way.... But some have told me
that
> doesn't look right.
>
> Anybody else  have the same experience with the new and improved fork/axle
> combination?
>
> Scott
>
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