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     1. 01:37 PM - Re: Jacking up the RV8 using a hole drilled in the U807 wheel pant flange (Dale Ellis)
 
 
 


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    Time: 01:37:14 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Jacking up the RV8 using a hole drilled in the U807 wheel
    pant flange
    From: Dale Ellis <rv8builder.kd0m@gmail.com>
    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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