Richard,
I had the same problem with the tailwheel bearings. I replaced them with the ACS
ones (P/N 06-00060). Removing the old bearings requires heating the wheel with
an hair dryer to soften the glue while you are hammering the bearing outside.
I also replaced the Europa supplied plastic spacers with a steel tube (ACS
P/N 03-04100). This tube fits perfectly inside the bearings without any
machining.
The steel tube is longer than the width of the wheel + 2 washers so that
when you tight the 3/8 bolt, you do not put any strain on the bearings. Glue the
bearing with Loctite 603.
My original bearings had about 800 hours and were completely worn out. The new
ones have only a few dozens hours and work just fine.
Regards
Remi Guerner
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