REFLECTOR:FG main bearing problem

[Brett Ferrell]

Dennis,

I noticed this on one of my wheels recently, but since I'm not flying, I don't have recommendations yet on what to do about it.

Brett

Quoting Dennis Martin <dmartin@cougar.netutah.net>:

> As FG builders know, we have to tighten the castle nut
> on each main 
> gear axle tight enough to keep the retaining washer
> (and both bearing 
> housings) from rotating.   Put another way, the race
> on the wheel 
> must rotate around the Timken roller bearings while
> the housing and 
> seal remain stationary.
> 
> My problem: When I tighten the nut on the right main
> gear (enough to 
> stop the washer and bearings from rotating), the
> rubber seal balloons 
> out slightly around the outside diameter of the washer
> in one spot. 
> I've removed it and replaced it at least six times. 
> Always the same 
> result.   Has anyone else experienced this problem? 
> Suggested 
> solutions?
> 
> Dennis Martin
> FG Long Wing
> 
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