Hey guy's,
Saw a few viewing so thought I would through this out. I fully understand the the print and the description in the manual about the installation.
My question is, "The manual tells you to remove material as neccessary to achieve the .030" Gap with the 2 close tolerance bolts torque evenly to 240 in-lbs."
The first attempt I reached 150 in-lbs and it bottomed out so figured at least .030 should come off. I did this with a mill and back onto the airplane. I now have 240 in-lbs on the one and the gap is about .020 on the outboard and .030 on the inboard. I tend to believe this is my straight hole I drilled when mounting the gear. The other side same situation. I will have to remove material on that side to acheive the .030 gap.
Anyone out there at this stage that is experienced in this area or talk to factory for there input? Maybe some pictures or some in service 8's that haven't experience no trouble?
I appreciate anything or helpful wisdom you have to share.
TIA,
Bruce Gray
RV8 Fuse
Finishing, wiring, panel, but No motor! Yet
Saw a few viewing so thought I would through this out. I fully understand the the print and the description in the manual about the installation.
My question is, "The manual tells you to remove material as neccessary to achieve the .030" Gap with the 2 close tolerance bolts torque evenly to 240 in-lbs."
The first attempt I reached 150 in-lbs and it bottomed out so figured at least .030 should come off. I did this with a mill and back onto the airplane. I now have 240 in-lbs on the one and the gap is about .020 on the outboard and .030 on the inboard. I tend to believe this is my straight hole I drilled when mounting the gear. The other side same situation. I will have to remove material on that side to acheive the .030 gap.
Anyone out there at this stage that is experienced in this area or talk to factory for there input? Maybe some pictures or some in service 8's that haven't experience no trouble?
I appreciate anything or helpful wisdom you have to share.
TIA,
Bruce Gray
RV8 Fuse
Finishing, wiring, panel, but No motor! Yet