tonyjohnson
Well Known Member
I intend to replace the older style nosegear fork on my 8A project with the new style fork. I am also considering an alternate method of attaching the front gear leg to the mount.
I searched Vans website for the new fork, but could not find it. I assume that the new fork is avaiable for the 8A. Can anyone confirm that, and perhaps know the price?
I also searched the archives here for information about the replacement procedures, but found no specific information. I recall reading something here about the nosegear having to be re drilled for the new fork to fit, because the old style fork had a different mounting location. If anyone has any infomation on that I would appreciate it.
Lastly, I am considering using a "taper pin" to secure the front nosegear to the engine mount, in lieu of the bolt that is called for in the plans. I invite your attention to an article by Jim Ellis, complete with drawings on that topic:
http://www.matronics.com/wiki/index.php/Nose_Gear_Strut
In that article it says that the supplier of the taper pins has a minimum order amount. If any other nosewheel builders/pilots want to combine an order to meet the minimum amount, let me know.
Thanks in advance.
I searched Vans website for the new fork, but could not find it. I assume that the new fork is avaiable for the 8A. Can anyone confirm that, and perhaps know the price?
I also searched the archives here for information about the replacement procedures, but found no specific information. I recall reading something here about the nosegear having to be re drilled for the new fork to fit, because the old style fork had a different mounting location. If anyone has any infomation on that I would appreciate it.
Lastly, I am considering using a "taper pin" to secure the front nosegear to the engine mount, in lieu of the bolt that is called for in the plans. I invite your attention to an article by Jim Ellis, complete with drawings on that topic:
http://www.matronics.com/wiki/index.php/Nose_Gear_Strut
In that article it says that the supplier of the taper pins has a minimum order amount. If any other nosewheel builders/pilots want to combine an order to meet the minimum amount, let me know.
Thanks in advance.