RVG8tor
Well Known Member
I am wondering about a difference between Van's and Grove directions. Van's says to tighten the axle nut until there is not free play the drill for the cotter pin. Grove directions have you tighten while turning the wheel until you can't turn it any more then back off until just prior to "free wheel" my assumption is that is spinning with just a slight amount of drag.
I tried to tighten the Grove wheel (the one I have) according to the directions, but I can get it really tight, so much so I am worried if I go further I will strip the aluminum axle nut, but I can still turn the wheel.
I know what the Grove procedure is trying to do and that is seat the bearings on the races but tighten until the wheel does not move, that seems excessive. I am not sure what certified planes use for axle nuts but an aluminum nut on a steel thread would not be as strong as steel on steel.
So you guys with the Grove gear, did you tighten it up until the wheel will not move? Thanks for the help. I am trying to set the wheel on the bench so I can drill the cotter pin hole on the drill press.
Cheers
I tried to tighten the Grove wheel (the one I have) according to the directions, but I can get it really tight, so much so I am worried if I go further I will strip the aluminum axle nut, but I can still turn the wheel.
I know what the Grove procedure is trying to do and that is seat the bearings on the races but tighten until the wheel does not move, that seems excessive. I am not sure what certified planes use for axle nuts but an aluminum nut on a steel thread would not be as strong as steel on steel.
So you guys with the Grove gear, did you tighten it up until the wheel will not move? Thanks for the help. I am trying to set the wheel on the bench so I can drill the cotter pin hole on the drill press.
Cheers