Keiv,
Go to ACS or one of the wheel/brake manufacturers (MATCO, etc.) and
obtain suitable spacers.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com <mailto:rlborger@mac.com>
> On Oct 30, 2015, at 6:53 PM, Kelvin Weston <kelv@kdweston.biz> wrote:
>
>
> Hi All
>
> Just fitted the Tri Gear main wheels to the main gear legs for the
first time.
> However, the slotted main axle nut spins on so far that it is
completely clear of the pre-drilled split pin hole. Picture attached.
>
> Anyone else have this problem?
>
> I assume the answer is to drill a new hole for the split pin but how
easy will that be in the hardened steel axle.
> I have a pillar drill and some cobalt drills but have experienced
problems with hardened steel before.
>
> Any advice on a solution?
>
> --------
> Regards
>
> Kelv Weston
> Kit 497
> kelv@kdweston.biz
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