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Joe,
If you want to save 135.00 just do what I do on all my 601 V block's I use
a flat drill bit a couple sizes smaller than the bolt heats and drill the
top of the v block deep enough for the head to clear the gear centering tube
then just put a nylock on the bottom side of the v block and to me it is
much stronger. The bolt doesn't turn as you tighten the nut because it was
drilled undersized and the nylon holds it tight.
I will try and find a pic..... Keep in mind you really have to clamp down
your work as it will try and grab the nylon as you drill it. use one piece
to make the other piece level for drilling then reverse to drill the other.
Jeff
In a message dated 4/26/2011 4:27:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
backstagelive@gmail.com writes:
--> Zenith601-List message posted by: "Joe" <backstagelive@gmail.com>
Hi Guys and Gals!
I have a bunch of questions. I'm getting ready to hang my engine and I
cross
referenced my plans with the new 601/650 plans and it seems that the nose
gear and firewall parts have changed a lot since my kit was made. I also
needed an new lower bearing block for the nose gear because the threads in
the block were a little sloppy. I ordered all the new gussets and other
parts from Sherley today at the factory. I also ordered the new bearing
block, but just about choked when I found out it costs about $135!!! Back
about a year ago, someone designed a lower bearing block that didn't have
the V on both sides. It was just a flat piece of stock on both sides. I
always wondered, what do the rudder pedals feel like in flight when the
rudders are neutral? Can you feel the nose gear going up and down in the
bearing block when using the ruddrer? Do the pedals return to center
automaticly when you remove your feet because of the V shape in the block?
Is that V shape nessessary? Is anyone doing the job better?
Also, please let me know if you have any firewall forward pictures on your
web sites I can look at. Please direct me to your site if you are using
the
Jab 3300.
Is anyone else upgrading their nose gear parts to the new system? Is it
needed? Were the changes made because of a landing incident or structural
problem. The change doesn't seem to be manditory, but the strength
increase
looks substantial! I also like the new wind covers for the steering rods!
Thanks everyone!!!
Joe in Oshkosh
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