More landing gear work today. B helped me for part of the time. I started by tightening the fork nut on the nose gear. I used a spring scale to get it in the 18-20 lbs range as per plans. I then disassembled the main wheels. I placed the tubes and tires on the wheels. The brake discs were then attached. I have some questions about whether the wheels should be balanced. Some people say not to worry about others say to do it. I think I will be on the safe side and balance the wheels. I have ordered a motorcycle wheel balancer that should work. I will wait to place the wheel on the legs until I have them balanced.
The main axles were then bolted on the legs. I then used a string to check the alignment of the axles. They seem to be right on and there is no need for shims.
I installed the fluid fittings on the brakes. It then came to my mind as to the fairings and if there is something I should be doing now before I place the wheels on the legs. Sure enough there are some fairing brackets that get placed on the main wheels. So I had to unbolt the axles I just had placed so the bracket could be installed. Better to do it now than later. The other brackets for the fairings should be able to be placed at a later time without involving the wheel.
Time: 2.75 hrs.
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| Nose gear nut |
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| Wheel disassembly |
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| Wheel |
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| Tires on wheels |
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| Axle alignment |
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| Right axle |
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| Fluid fittings places on brakes |
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| Fairing bracket placed on main legs |
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