Hi Bob,
I just had a look at my nose wheel again. There is still some blue -
greenish residue on both sides around the shaft and it looks like it has
not
been wiped off properly which I believe is some sort of adhesive (Redux
or Loctite?). I agree that the shaft could be a little longer
inside the casted fork but my guess is that Europa might wanted to save
some
weight.
----- Original Message -----
From: R.C.Harrison
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 6:49 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Europa Trike Nose Wheel Castering Spindle Event.
Hi! Everyone
For the avoidance of doubt I can confirm that the Castoring Spindle on
a new Nose gear and Leg Assembly which I collected today from the Europa
Factory is indeed fastened in to the wheel yoke by Locktite and a roll
pin and the spindle only projects into the aluminium yoke by 1" with the
roll pin about half way up the penetration.
There is adequate yoke metal for the spindle to extend another 1" plus
.into the yoke...and dare I say it room for another =BC" roll pin from
port to starboard ! ...but there was no sign of locktite on my failed
item. (Which is not to say there never had been )
Regards to all
Especially the doubters!
Bob Harrison G-PTAG.
Robt.C.Harrison
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