--> Europa-List message posted by: Peter Z <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Great info Erich!
I have been thinking of doing the same.
Do you disassemble? Or do you use half plates around the shocks?
Any pics?thx!
PeteZ
> On Mar 19, 2025, at 11:11 AM, Erich Trombley <erichdtrombley@juno.com> wrote:
>
> --> Europa-List message posted by: Erich Trombley <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
>
> Ron,
>
> The build manual specifies a distance of 79 mm (3.1 “) between the plates.
> This is a critical dimension as it can affect the operation of the landing
> gear. It also dictates the amount of over-center on the LG08 legs and the
> corresponding horizontal load transferred to the stops on the frame,
> especially durning landing. Finally, the dimension also affects prop
> clearance, which isn’t all that great with the block set to spec.
>
> As my rubber block compressed over time I made up the difference with spacers
> made from black ABS. I started with a 0.25” spacers some years ago. I now
> have three spacers installed making up a gap of approximately 0.73”. The
> new spacers are made from 6mm thick material, although it was sold as 1/4”
> thick sheet.
>
> So, my rubber block is close to the same dimension as yours.
>
> Erich Trombley
> N28ET
> Classic Monowheel 914
>
>
>
>
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