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heatonhe36(at)msn.com
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 Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:15 am Post subject: 601XL Strut clearance |
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I am in the process of installing my nose gear strut to the firewall. My
question is, how much clearance do you scratch builders use between the
strut (6G1-1) and the bearings (6G2-1 & 6B8-6)?
Since these bearings are not self aligning, any misalignment between the top
and bottom bearing causes the strut to bind. I don't want the strut to be
too sloppy but I also don't want it to bind. What does Zenith use for
clearance in the kit parts?
Any help will be appreciated.
Herb
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject: 601XL Strut clearance |
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Herbert,
I'd suggest you put nylon bearings on both top and bottom of the front
strut. The nylon can be sized to have a drag-friction fit
and it will not wear appreciably. The aluminum originally in the plans
was prone to wear rapidly and be very noisy when it dried
out. I've links below that may help you decide what you may want to do.
http://www.macsmachine.com/images/gear/full/upbrg.gif
http://www.macsmachine.com/images/gear/full/stratstops.gif
Regards,
Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
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I am in the process of installing my nose gear strut to the firewall.
My question is, how much clearance do you scratch builders use between
the strut (6G1-1) and the bearings (6G2-1 & 6B8-6)?
Since these bearings are not self aligning, any misalignment between
the top and bottom bearing causes the strut to bind. I don't want the
strut to be too sloppy but I also don't want it to bind. What does
Zenith use for clearance in the kit parts?
Any help will be appreciated.
Herb
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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: 601XL Strut clearance |
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Larry is correct on all front, I also recommend a lithium grease, you can use it on the front wheel strut as well as the steering strut. Alot of builders have had the problem of the wheel steering being har to move with the rudder pedals, the nylon and prpoer lubing elliminates that on al points.
Juan
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