[tkatc]

I have a Bell tailwheel fork and a DJM lightweight tailwheel. The spacers that came with the fork are too small. Apparently there are 2 sizes of spacers provided by Bell, a larger spacer and a smaller spacer, each made to fit the standard tailwheel provided by Van's. (There were 2 different sizes provided by Van's, thus the 2 size spacers)

Bell has offered to make me the correct size for my tailwheel but I am not sure what that size would be offhand. Anybody know?

 

[gblanck]

0.356"

I had the same issue and the Bell's sent me a replacement set of spacers that worked perfectly.

From my notes and email history with Doug Jr., Doug Sr. and Mary:

- original spacers measured 9/32" (0.282") each
- standard Van's tailwheel measured 2.25"
- my DJM wheel measured 2.10"

We came up with (2.25"-2.10")/2 = 0.075" additional per spacer making them 0.282"+0.075" = 0.356". The new spacers worked perfectly.

-Greg

 

[glfrdug]

Bell Reply

Greg, thanks for your input. It seems that the DJM wheel is a unique size and we have a few of these orders right now.
Anthony who posted the first question....I sent you an email this morning with a couple questions.
We'll get this solved and new spacers out soon.
Thanks all
Doug jr.

 

[vfrazier]

Or just use washers to correct the gap.

 

[tkatc]

Kudos to Bell Tailwheel forks! They made my spacers to accommodate my JDM lightweight tailwheel. Great customer service. The spacers are SNUG and look great! Thanks Doug and Mary.