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Subject: | Re: Jacking up the RV8 using a hole drilled in the U807 wheel |
pant flange
I am not sure that the U807 is stong enough to support the weight of the
aircraft and fuel. I am not an engineer nor have I played one on TV. Just
food for thought..
Dale
On Sat, Jun 28, 2014 at 6:39 PM, Vincent Himsl <vshimsl@live.com> wrote:
> A couple of years ago, while at Felts Field, another RV8 builder suggested
> I drill a hole in my U807 wheel pant mounting flange to access the gear leg
> recess. I could then insert a bolt into the hole and use a bottle jack to
> lift my wheel to change the tire.
>
> A slick idea I mentally filed away until, of course, I forgot most
> everything he told me.
>
> If you've tried this idea, I would appreciate the details.
>
> Thanks,
> VinceH
> RV8432 - Flying
> Yes I really should finish the wheel pants
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