Tailwheel Fork

[JDOJR]

Hello,
I need help in identifying the type of tailwheel fork that I have, but seem unable to attach a picture in the post. If someone could give me a few pointers that would be great.

Dean

[n5lp]

Originally Posted by JDOJR

Hello,
I need help in identifying the type of tailwheel fork that I have, but seem unable to attach a picture in the post. If someone could give me a few pointers that would be great.

Dean

http://www.vansairforce.net/articles...ums/images.htm

[JDOJR]

I hope this is the correct image. Thanks again.
Dean

[Ironflight]

API Single-fork.

[JDOJR]

Thanks for the information. Now for the real question. The tailwheel fork assembly has quite a bit of side play on the mounting shaft. A larger through bolt has been used with some help, but the play still exists. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Dean

[Pat Hatch]

Taper pins... do a search, you should find it. Many folks have done this and it works quite well. Pretty much eliminates any play from that point forward.

Here's a picture:

[JDOJR]

More dumb questions. Is this the standard mounting procedure for the API tail wheel? Most of the tail wheels seem to have two through bolts mounted horizontally.

Should I consider adding a second vertical through bolt or is one adequate?

Are the API products still available and if so where?

All suggestions and recommendations are appreciated.

Thanks,
Dean

[JDOJR]

Bump to top.

[Ironflight]

I'd be willign to bet that if that isn't a really old RV, thre are two horizontal holes already in the tailsping (behind that vertical hole). All you have to do is find them, and put bolts and /or taper pins as shown in post #6