I get the nose gear shimmy thing every year or two, all I do is snug up on the nut to apply more pressure on the thrust washer and that always takes care of it.
Kenny Kutztown, Pa -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Scott Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 10:26 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: Re: KR> Fw: MY KR Shimmy Problem >Some of you nose dragger pilots that own the Diehl gear can comment here. >Doesn't that gear have a centering >spring? Does it pull the nose wheel >all the way back straight? Yes, it does have a centering spring but it does not completely straighten the wheel. Mine has some free travel in it. I am not sure the total amount of free play but I would guess 15°. Mark Jones (N886MJ) So the implication here would be that it also requires a preload to dampen it as well? -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html ____________________________________________________________ Save $10 on Flowers and Gifts! Shop now at www.ftd.com/16714 http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Dh4GRr5bId0i13rpUBUgAdevWs1Hytav rBJt16FJNIUwI8yOst6io0stWso/ _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.12.4/2082 - Release Date: 4/27/2009 6:19 AM
