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much tension I should have on the springs.G'day.
I have just fitted the tail wheel assembly, and I am not sure as to how
sure
I would appreciate some advice.
Thanks and regards
Ian Donaldson
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-----------------------------------------------------Hi Ian !
If you have the Murphy tailwheel, and the double-action
"door closer" springs, then just a bit of slack (about 1/8" to
1/4" of sag) in the chains should work fine. Having the springs
too tight can cause extra wear and might make steering a bit
sharper than you'd like.
The Scott tailwheels prefer straight tension springs, with
a bit of tension on them ...
....bobp
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At 09:45 PM 2/10/02 +1100, you wrote:much tension I should have on the springs.G'day.
I have just fitted the tail wheel assembly, and I am not sure as to howsure
I would appreciate some advice.
Thanks and regards
Ian Donaldson
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brakeHi Ian
My murphy tailwheel needs the 1/4" or more of slack or the wheel won't
release into full swivel mode. I need full rudder and then a touch of
to get it to release.
Drew Dalgleish
At 10:15 PM 2/10/2002 -0500, you wrote:Hi Ian !
If you have the Murphy tailwheel, and the double-action
"door closer" springs, then just a bit of slack (about 1/8" to
1/4" of sag) in the chains should work fine. Having the springs
too tight can cause extra wear and might make steering a bit
sharper than you'd like.
The Scott tailwheels prefer straight tension springs, with
a bit of tension on them ...
....bobp
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At 09:45 PM 2/10/02 +1100, you wrote:much tension I should have on the springs.G'day.
I have just fitted the tail wheel assembly, and I am not sure as to how
I would appreciate some advice.
Thanks and regards
Ian Donaldson
itIan, The 1/4" slack is about what I have on my Rebel , with the std Murphy
set-up. I have no problem breaking it loose under power, but sometimes it
does not want to release when I am pushing the A/C backwards, but I know
is because the rudder has not been moved to full travel. Still very happy
with the std. Rebel set-up. Keep going, your obviously getting close. Best
regards-Rebel "652"
waitingG'day
I have just returned home from a 1200 mile tour of outback Australia in my
912S powered Rebel. Needless to say she flew wonderfully,
except for the fact that on paved runways she turned into a ground looping
demon! I gave a great exhibition of a 360 degree loop in front of a
thegroup of pilots! It goes without saying that I received a fair amount of
teasing over my piloting skills!
Now I have done 99% of my flying off grass strips and thought that it must
have been my inexperience that was causing my handling problems. But my
companion, who is a high hour commercial pilot and with lots of experience
in taildraggers was also having the same trouble and we almost lost our
nerve completely, and we were tossing a coin to see who would have to do
allowednext landing!
Now that we have the Rebel in the hangar I searched for answers and have
found that the centre pin in the wheel fork has come loose which has
pin?the tailwheel to pivot just as it wished! This is what caused the strange
handling. This is the standard MAM tailwheel as supplied in the kit.
Has anyone had this same experience, or can offer anyway to secure this
themThe pin is secured by two 1/8" roll pins but there is nothing to locate
petrolinto the pin. The main casting is also worn and the pin is a sloppy fit.
Does anyone have a fix?
I would appreciate some advice and assistance.
Apart from all that, the Rebel cruises at 85 knots and has an average
burn 20 litres an hour. This is with two large pilots, lots of fuel and as
much luggage as we can get in and still shut the doors!
Thanks and regards
Ian Donaldson
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waitingG'day
I have just returned home from a 1200 mile tour of outback Australia in my
912S powered Rebel. Needless to say she flew wonderfully,
except for the fact that on paved runways she turned into a ground looping
demon! I gave a great exhibition of a 360 degree loop in front of a
thegroup of pilots! It goes without saying that I received a fair amount of
teasing over my piloting skills!
Now I have done 99% of my flying off grass strips and thought that it must
have been my inexperience that was causing my handling problems. But my
companion, who is a high hour commercial pilot and with lots of experience
in taildraggers was also having the same trouble and we almost lost our
nerve completely, and we were tossing a coin to see who would have to do
allowednext landing!
Now that we have the Rebel in the hangar I searched for answers and have
found that the centre pin in the wheel fork has come loose which has
pin?the tailwheel to pivot just as it wished! This is what caused the strange
handling. This is the standard MAM tailwheel as supplied in the kit.
Has anyone had this same experience, or can offer anyway to secure this
themThe pin is secured by two 1/8" roll pins but there is nothing to locate
petrolinto the pin. The main casting is also worn and the pin is a sloppy fit.
Does anyone have a fix?
I would appreciate some advice and assistance.
Apart from all that, the Rebel cruises at 85 knots and has an average
burn 20 litres an hour. This is with two large pilots, lots of fuel and as
much luggage as we can get in and still shut the doors!
Thanks and regards
Ian Donaldson
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I agree the Murphy wheel as sent is garbage. Easiest is to get a Scott as
most have done, but I guess I'm stubborn.
If you don't understand from the sketch, or would like me to resend it,
let
me know.
Phil.