Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2881
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 Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:26 pm Post subject: Matco RV-10 Nosewheel Axle replacement write-up - A must R |
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Today I installed the new nosewheel from Matco and took some
photos. Unfortunately, in my state of intense focus I totally
overlooked getting a photo of the stem to front fork clearance
of the valve stem...but it was definitely over 1/4" of
clearance.
I updated the write up here:
http://www.myrv10.com/tips/mods/index.html#Better_Tires_and_Tubes
and also copied it to my own section of the site:
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110326/index.html
While I was working on it, I found out I neglected to
link the fullsize pictures so you couldn't zoom in and see
them close up....sorry about that...that's what I get for
not using my normal page building tool, and just winging it.
Anyway, the new nosewheel fit great, has awesome clearance,
and is now permanently not an issue anymore. Now my only
task is that next time I change the main tires, I'll throw
on a pair of leakguard tubes with the "new easy valve"
so I have tons of clearance there too.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
On 3/25/2011 8:43 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
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Pascal,
Thanks for the tip on the new tube. That's the first I'd
heard of the "New Easy Valve". Coincidentally, yesterday
I was emailing with Bob Leffler who showed me his main tube
stem clearance, and also with another RV-10 buddy who had
JUST yesterday, installed those tubes. They both sent
me pictures, which I have used completely without their
permission, to quick get the info out on this link below.
http://www.myrv10.com/tips/mods/index.html#Better_Tires_and_Tubes
This one is worth all you RV-10 guys checking out. It basically
summarizes the Nosewheel, Front Axle, Nose tube, Main Tube
issues, and gives you links to the places to get the things
that will fix all the issues. I also have pictures of
some of the various situations, from both my plane, and a couple
other RV-10's, so that you can see all the issues fairly
close up.
So it gives you everything you need to arm yourself with a fix
if you're a flying RV-10 builder, and everything you need to
prevent the issues completely if you haven't yet ordered
those parts from your kit. I sure wish all this stuff
had been either known, or available, back in 2005 when
I needed it. You newer builders have no idea how much
less pain you get to go through.... hell, everyone remembers
Randy #006, and his way cool build process....even he just
called me regarding axle extensions because he's broke
a couple of the Van's standard ones so far. You get all
the benefits.
Tim
On 3/24/2011 3:22 PM, Pascal wrote:
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> One of the items that was bothering me about the rear tubes was the
> angle the stem comes out of the tire. It made for checking the pressure
> rather hard, usually I lost 1-2psi just trying to get the gauge in there
> to check it. I discovered yesterday that Desser sells a tube for the
> 15-600/6 tires that has a stem with a 75 degree angle on it. I ordered a
> couple as it bothers me enough to just put in now versus continuing to
> deal with the current stem.
> http://www.desser.com/store/products/15%7B47%7D600%252d6-%22LEAKGUARD%22-BUTYL-TUBE-(New-Easy-Valve).html
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> Pascal
>
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