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I have the single fork nose gear and there are some inherent problems with it. The double fork alleviates the problems that exist with the single fork. The single fork looks like the letter C when you look at it head on. Only one "tine" is hooked to one side of the wheel, where a double fork has two tines hooked on both sides of the wheel, like the top half of a letter H or a U. This is a much more stable structure. The single fork has a bearing that tends to loosen up to a point where the nose gear wheel "wobbles." Tightening the bearing does nothing to stop the wobble since it isn't an angled bearing like most wheels have. Basically, a single fork wasn't the greatest design. The conversion from single to double is in the $1200 to $1500 price range using parts from Skyport services depending on the serial number of the aircraft. Like I said, I have the single fork and the biggest problem I have with it is uneven tire wear due to the wobble. I've heard that some single fork wheels do work well. Unfortunately, mine isn't one of them! Will N99036 -----Original Message----- From: Pete Frenette [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 11:58 AM To: Coupers Tech Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] double fork ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- I'm trying to buy an Ercoupe. I like the way they look and they seem to be a safe and fun plane. During my research, I run accross the term "double fork nose gear". Could someone tell me what this is? And why it is better or worse to have it? plf --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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