--> Europa-List message posted by: Peter Z <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Mine is sagging (with 1/2 tank) down from about 3.0” (based on the retaining
bolt ~gaps: I need to measure next time I hang the plane) to its current ~2.65”
which is giving me about 12” prop clearance with the xs tail wheel and classic
FWF.
I assume Erich has much more prop clearance.
I was also going to screw the spacer to the bottom plate…..and looking it over
I guess all that is needed wrt disassembly is to only remove the swing arm
pivot bolt (?) to install, so I will also likely go with a single plate with
shock holes as per Erich.
My goal is to eliminate the retaining bolt gaps when the plane is static with a
full tank. I think I can get away with a single plate on the bottom.
Cheers and thx!
PeteZ
> On Mar 20, 2025, at 1:06 PM, Peter Z <peterz@zutrasoft.com> wrote:
>
> Thx for the clarification!
>
> One more question…. The 3.1” static loaded (I would assume), Or unweighted?
>
>> On Mar 20, 2025, at 11:44 AM, Erich Trombley <erichdtrombley@juno.com> wrote:
>>
>> --> Europa-List message posted by: Erich Trombley <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
>>
>> Pete, I disassemble the unit and attached the spacer to the lower plate with
>> a couple of screws. Even though the spacer is constrained by the dampers I
>> wanted to ensure the spacer wouldn’t shifting laterally over time. If I
>> remember correctly there isn’t much clearance between the lower LG07 plate
>> and the sides of the swing arm. Having added a total of three spaces, they
>> are now split between the upper LG05 and lower LG07 plates. Also, I did
>> make the two new plates slightly wider (fore and aft) to keep the rubber
>> block from creeping over the edge of the spacer.
>>
>> Ron, I got as close to a 3.1” gap. I wanted to minimize the amount of
>> preload on the rubber block required to achieve the specified dimension of
>> 3.1”. I have the black block.
>>
>> Erich Trombley
>> N28ET
>> Classic Mono 914
>>
>>
>>
>>
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