Hey guys, if I read the plans correctly the 1/4" bolt on the axle nut is all that holds the wheel pant on from the outboard side(s).
That bolt is a WICKED KNUCKLEBUSTER to try and thread on when the flange is finally riveted onto the wheelpant.
What are you guys doing? Dealing with the inaccessibility of the bolt head or have you found a workaround?
CJ
1/4" Bolt for wheel pants (knuckle buster!) Really?
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1/4" Bolt for wheel pants (knuckle buster!) Really?
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Do you have an access hole cut in your wheel pant where that bolt is located? If I recall, the location should be noted on the plans. Make it big enough to get a socket head through there and you should be all set. Course, that's for an A model.......
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Brian, yes... I do have a nice set of gear wrenches. They are just the ticket for things like this.
Doc, I just didn't want a hole in the outside of the 'pant. I was just hoping someone had a better idea.
I was thinking of cutting a slot in one side of the bracket but that would make it very weak. Not gonna do that. Looks like I will just STICK TO THE PLAN!!! Need to focus and GIT 'ER DONE!!!
CJ
Doc, I just didn't want a hole in the outside of the 'pant. I was just hoping someone had a better idea.
I was thinking of cutting a slot in one side of the bracket but that would make it very weak. Not gonna do that. Looks like I will just STICK TO THE PLAN!!! Need to focus and GIT 'ER DONE!!!
CJ
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Garmin G3X with VP-X & a TMX-IO-360 with G3i
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captain_john wrote: Looks like I will just STICK TO THE PLAN!!! Need to focus and GIT 'ER DONE!!!
CJ
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Jeff Orear
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
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Peshtigo, WI
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
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Peshtigo, WI
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John,
I ended up putting 4 platenuts on the bracket and countersunk screws in the wheel pants, so I don't have to remove the bracket from the axle.
I've seen the rivets over time loosen up in the fiberglass, so I opted to do it by countersunk screws instead.
I ended up putting 4 platenuts on the bracket and countersunk screws in the wheel pants, so I don't have to remove the bracket from the axle.
I've seen the rivets over time loosen up in the fiberglass, so I opted to do it by countersunk screws instead.
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