RVG8tor
Well Known Member
I am just starting my RV-8A QB fuselage. One of the first steps is to install the main gear legs insert a undersized bolt to line up the parts (leg and mount) and then ream the mounting hole to .311. Well the legs are not close to going into the gear mounts. I know the powder coating can cause some interference, I have lightly sanded with some 800 grit paper the edges but still no luck.
Anyone have any tips on how to clean up the gear mount holes for a nice tight fit. On my QB the weld mounts are already installed so I can't take them to a bench. I do plan to use some NAS closer tolerance bolts since I have read where some have had gear loosen up in the first few hundred hours. Thank you in advance for any help.
Cheers
Anyone have any tips on how to clean up the gear mount holes for a nice tight fit. On my QB the weld mounts are already installed so I can't take them to a bench. I do plan to use some NAS closer tolerance bolts since I have read where some have had gear loosen up in the first few hundred hours. Thank you in advance for any help.
Cheers