---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 08/19/08: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:50 AM - Re: canopy latch (RALPH HOOVER) 2. 07:27 AM - cheap tailwheel tire (Frazier, Vincent A) 3. 08:35 AM - Re: Re: Anywhere Map Travel Companion (ATC) GPS (David Swett) 4. 08:36 AM - Calendar (Ollie Washburn) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:50:48 AM PST US From: "RALPH HOOVER" Subject: RE: RV-List: canopy latch Try. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/aerolocksets.php I used a lock that came with the ACS ignition switch but this looks about the same. Ralph Hoover -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of davidbf@centurytel.net Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:07 PM Subject: RV-List: canopy latch I have a sliding canopy RV6 with a canopy rail type locking latch. I have a situation where I need to replace it due to a key mishap where I had to drill it out to get back in to my locked canopy at a remote airport. Anyway I cannot find a receipt to where I purchased it and was wondering if anybody remembers seeing these locks made for the side skirt & slot in canopy rail for the 6, 7, 9 canopies. The key says ACS on it and I thought it would be Aircraft Spruce but I checked old catalogues that I have and haven't found it, even called them they said no such thing. They did have a mini canopy latch which I ordered and it is too small to fill the hole. It's the same idea though, a blade that turns 90 deg.& slips into the slotted rail. Anybody remember seeing these anywhere? Thanks, Dave Ford RV6 flying ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:27:34 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: cheap tailwheel tire From: "Frazier, Vincent A" SNIP Hi gang, I'm doing a little experiment. I just purchased a few hard rubber wheels from Surplus Center to see if they can be used as a tail wheel replacement. They cost $4.95 each, and have really nice sealed ball bearings (6203-RSV). They have a 2 1/8 " hub width, so mounting with a few spacer washers will work.The problem is that the bore of the ball bearing is 17 mm. Can someone on the list make me an aluminum or steel reduction bushing, 17mm OD, 3/8" ID, and 2 1/8" long? OR do any of you bearing gurus know of a replacement bearing ? This whole thing may be a bust, but that's why we build experimentals. Also, S/C has 3000 of these wheels in stock. Thanks for reading. Even more thanks if someone has a solution. Louis SNIP Louis and others, I've been involved in tailwheels for several years now. These tires might be just fine, but be careful with the bearings. I've found that many bearings aren't always up to the job. You might find out too... at an inconvenient time, like on roll out with a crosswind! I no longer offer tires like these due to too many problems. If you want a GOOD tire, order one from Wayne Hadath (Canada) or me. The tire that I offer is 6 oz LIGHTER than the type from the Surplus Center. Sure, it's $65 instead of $5... but you get what you pay for. I'd wager that 3000 surplus tires wouldn't be on auction if they were perfect, or even marginal! Vince http://www.vincesrocket.com/products.htm What's on your tail? ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:35:24 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Anywhere Map Travel Companion (ATC) GPS From: "David Swett" I purchased mine in March. Locked up at least ten times on the way back from OSH to So. Cal. Wish I had known about customer service before buying as well. Will buy Garmin next time. David Swett Lead Service Engineer Digital Imaging Systems Mobile: (818) 915-8431 Office: (818) 841-7070 Email: dswett@arri.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:28 AM PST US From: "Ollie Washburn" Subject: RV-List: Calendar While I was at Oshkosh someone on the list asked about a Van's calendar. Well between Osh and home I lost the contact,so if you still want a calendar contact me again. 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