weight& balance

John,
thanks for your prompt reply with info my mains are 23.25" NW 40.375" weight LM 295/RM 296/ NW 156/ empty 747ib with paint and interier giving an empty C of G 80.16" I thought the nose wheel was heavy
 
John,
thanks for your prompt reply with info my mains are 23.25" NW 40.375" weight LM 295/RM 296/ NW 156/ empty 747ib with paint and interier giving an empty C of G 80.16" I thought the nose wheel was heavy

The way I read your post indicates that your mains are ahead of your nose wheel. Did you have these dimensions reversed?
As far as the nose wheel being heavy; make sure the canopy is closed when you weigh.