REFLECTOR: Nose Gear Axle

[Scott Derrick]

Naw,

This has nothing to do with the spacers.  I didn't say it wouldn't screw 
all the way in, I said when it was screwed in so the retaining slot in the 
axle lined up with the retaining screw it was not fully engaged on the 
threaded end.

Scott

At 09:15 AM 11/10/2004, you wrote:
>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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