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2. 09:31 AM - Re: Re: "Beefing Up" (Esa Lehto)
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| Subject: | Re: "Beefing Up" |
Dave,
If you can find your files, I would like to make a copy for my files. I may need
it someday!
Dennis Adams
Sent from an IPad
On Oct 12, 2020, at 6:54 PM, David Weaver <mortweaver@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
I built a replacement nose wheel for a Pulsar XP after breaking the cast aluminum
fork. It was a copy of the 4130 steel fork that Sky Star sold as an upgrade
for Pulsar owners. After cutting out the parts and using a heavy vise secured
to workbench. Bending of fork tangs was then completed. After TIG welding
was finished, the fork was then professionally cleaned and powder coat finish
applied. No special tools required. A saber saw was used to cut the flat steel
parts out of steel sheet material ordered from Air Spruce. IF you are interested,
I will look for the drawing I made that shows dimensions and material
thickness.
Dave Weaver
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 12, 2020, at 1:57 PM, Yellowhammer <coyler@sthpk-12.net> wrote:
>
>
> In regards to the nose wheel fork and strut. I have had a few issues. I dry fitted
the fork onto the strut and I could not get it off. Due to the brass sleeve
that was press fitted into the fork.
>
> I had to heat it up to get it off and even then the brass sleeve stayed on the
strut. I then had to grind the sleeve off. When I had everything together it
was so tight I couldn't even move the nose wheel. I am going to get another
sleeve to press fit in the fork hole.
>
> Also, The fork itself looks like it was very poorly cast. I have found small
pitting many areas I am certain it will cause a stress fracture at some point.
>
> I am about to start looking for an alternative and will most likely end up taking
it to my machine shop and have them make my another one.
>
> My fork is made of aluminum. I wonder if anyone switched theirs to a steel version
along with drilling lightening holes.
>
> I appreciate all the feedback on my "beefed up " questions.
>
> So far, I have not done any thing extra in the way of strengthening my plane
I am planning on doing a few things others have done and that have been proven
wise.
>
> I wonder if I should convert it to a single seat because of how small the cockpit
is?
>
> I am 6 'feet tall and weigh around 200 pounds and each time I sit in it I cant
even imagine a passenger being comfortable.
>
> Anyway, thanks for the insight as it is much appreciated. I know I will have
some more questions before long.
>
> I am building away as hard and steady as I can.
>
> Wont be long now.
>
> Thanks,
> Clyde
>
> --------
> J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=498772#498772
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| Subject: | Re: "Beefing Up" |
Hi,
Dave. it might be good idea to archive your drawings to the Pulsar group fi
les.
-Esa
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 10:48:22 AM CDT, Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gm
ail.com> wrote:
Dave,
If you can find your files, I would like to make a copy for my files.=C2-
I may need it someday!
Dennis Adams
Sent from an IPad
On Oct 12, 2020, at 6:54 PM, David Weaver <mortweaver@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
bal.net>
I built a replacement nose wheel for a Pulsar XP after breaking the cast al
uminum fork.=C2- It was a copy of the 4130 steel fork that Sky Star sold
as an upgrade for Pulsar owners.=C2- After cutting out the parts and usin
g a heavy vise secured to workbench.=C2- Bending of fork tangs was then c
ompleted.=C2- After TIG welding was finished, the fork was then professio
nally cleaned and powder coat finish applied.=C2- No special tools requir
ed.=C2- A saber saw was used to cut the flat steel parts out of steel she
et material ordered from Air Spruce.=C2- IF you are interested, I will lo
ok for the drawing I made that shows dimensions and material thickness.
Dave Weaver
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 12, 2020, at 1:57 PM, Yellowhammer <coyler@sthpk-12.net> wrote:
>
12.net>
>
> In regards to the nose wheel fork and strut. I have had a few issues. I d
ry fitted the fork onto the strut and I could not get it off. Due to the br
ass sleeve that was press fitted into the fork.
>
> I had to heat it up to get it off and even then the brass sleeve stayed o
n the strut. I then had to grind the sleeve off. When I had everything toge
ther it was so tight I couldn't even=C2- move the nose wheel. I am going
to get another sleeve to press fit in the fork hole.
>
> Also, The fork itself looks like it was very poorly cast. I have found sm
all pitting many areas I am certain it will cause a stress fracture at some
point.
>
> I am about to start looking for an alternative and will most likely end u
p taking it to my machine shop and have them make my another one.
>
> My fork is made of aluminum. I wonder if anyone switched theirs to a stee
l version along with drilling lightening holes.
>
> I appreciate all the feedback on my "beefed up " questions.
>
> So far, I have not done any thing extra in the way of strengthening my pl
ane I am planning on doing a few things others have done and that have been
proven wise.
>
> I wonder if I should convert it to a single seat because of how small the
cockpit is?
>
> I am 6 'feet tall and weigh around 200 pounds and each time I sit in it I
cant even imagine a passenger being comfortable.
>
> Anyway, thanks for the insight as it is much appreciated. I know I will h
ave some more questions before long.
>
> I am building away as hard and steady as I can.
>
> Wont be long now.
>
> Thanks,
> Clyde
>
> --------
> J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=498772#498772
>
>
>
>
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>
S -
WIKI -
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=C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
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| Subject: | Re: "Beefing Up" |
David Weaver & J M Oyler:
If you can't locate the drawing David made, I have one I can send. I made
my nosegear fork using it as a reference and in consultation with Chuck
Stroh. It was quite an undertaking, but worth the effort - as I have
confidence it will not fail under normal loads.
Good luck, MikeyC
On Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 11:41 AM Dennis Adams <ghf4986@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> If you can find your files, I would like to make a copy for my files. I
> may need it someday!
>
> Dennis Adams
>
> Sent from an IPad
>
> On Oct 12, 2020, at 6:54 PM, David Weaver <mortweaver@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
lobal.net
> >
>
> I built a replacement nose wheel for a Pulsar XP after breaking the cast
> aluminum fork. It was a copy of the 4130 steel fork that Sky Star sold a
s
> an upgrade for Pulsar owners. After cutting out the parts and using a
> heavy vise secured to workbench. Bending of fork tangs was then
> completed. After TIG welding was finished, the fork was then
> professionally cleaned and powder coat finish applied. No special tools
> required. A saber saw was used to cut the flat steel parts out of steel
> sheet material ordered from Air Spruce. IF you are interested, I will lo
ok
> for the drawing I made that shows dimensions and material thickness.
> Dave Weaver
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 12, 2020, at 1:57 PM, Yellowhammer <coyler@sthpk-12.net> wrote:
> >
k-12.net>
> >
> > In regards to the nose wheel fork and strut. I have had a few issues. I
> dry fitted the fork onto the strut and I could not get it off. Due to the
> brass sleeve that was press fitted into the fork.
> >
> > I had to heat it up to get it off and even then the brass sleeve stayed
> on the strut. I then had to grind the sleeve off. When I had everything
> together it was so tight I couldn't even move the nose wheel. I am going
> to get another sleeve to press fit in the fork hole.
> >
> > Also, The fork itself looks like it was very poorly cast. I have found
> small pitting many areas I am certain it will cause a stress fracture at
> some point.
> >
> > I am about to start looking for an alternative and will most likely end
> up taking it to my machine shop and have them make my another one.
> >
> > My fork is made of aluminum. I wonder if anyone switched theirs to a
> steel version along with drilling lightening holes.
> >
> > I appreciate all the feedback on my "beefed up " questions.
> >
> > So far, I have not done any thing extra in the way of strengthening my
> plane I am planning on doing a few things others have done and that have
> been proven wise.
> >
> > I wonder if I should convert it to a single seat because of how small
> the cockpit is?
> >
> > I am 6 'feet tall and weigh around 200 pounds and each time I sit in it
> I cant even imagine a passenger being comfortable.
> >
> > Anyway, thanks for the insight as it is much appreciated. I know I will
> have some more questions before long.
> >
> > I am building away as hard and steady as I can.
> >
> > Wont be long now.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Clyde
> >
> > --------
> > J.M. Oyler "Clyde"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Read this topic online here:
> >
> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=498772#498772
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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