nifty trick rob ! i recall changing a tube/tire on the right main of a Vivat L13 on a taxiway - both Kristin and I got under the right wing, close to the root, and lifted (using leg strength) the wheel high enough for a third person to remove the wheel. We then used wood blocks under the wheel pant whist the flat was repaired. I remember Nigel did a modification to some dimonas where a socket was bonded in inside the toe of each wheel pant which allowed an ordinary auto jack to lift securely. With my dimona i lift a leg using a hydraulic bottle jack and a few cement paving blocks and a cushioning anti slip rubber pad just outboard of the landing gear fixing strap - precarious !! I have always found changing tires on the dimona to be a real pain - limited access to the brake line, purging the brake lines afterwards. Recently I bought and use a cheap vacuum brake bleeder, which works a treat ! Z wyrazami szacunku, Tom
On Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 2:41 AM Rob Thompson <[email protected]> wrote: > It is easy to lift with two people. one person on each wing, one lifting, > one pushing down. > Then you just need another person at the wheel with an assortment of > suitable blocks to slip under to support the U/C bow whilst you change the > wheel. > regards > Rob > > Rob Thompson > 0429 493 828 > > > > On Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 9:44 AM Ian Williams <[email protected]> wrote: > >> An interesting question. >> there are a few solutions I think.THe first one is if the wings are on, >> it is possible to put a stand under the wing tip and lift the wheel clear. >> (Tho probable not the best idea ) >> The best would be to remove the fiberglass cover between the U/C legs >> which will clear access to the 2 U/C attach straps on each side. Then use >> a length of timber to pick up the 4 strap mounting rod ends protruding. >> Then put a jack under that, lifting the fuse. >> I would suggest when the wheel is off, check the bearings and the seals >> to prevent water ingress. The seals are compressed between 2 spacers and >> replacements can be made from leather. >> The early Dimona’s used metal hydraulic lines which I found quite tricky >> to both undo and do up again. >> Hope that is of some help >> >> Ian Williams >> New Zealand >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 22 Sep 2024, at 09:23, Tomasz Dzikuć <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Dear Dimona users, >> >> >> >> We need to replace the main tire. >> >> >> >> We are wondering how to lift the Dimona to be able to remove the wheel. >> >> >> >> Hydraulic car jacks are not suitable (too low lifting height). >> >> >> >> We also cannot find information about where it has reinforced points, >> hooks that can be used as support points. >> >> >> >> Maybe you have some experience in this area? >> >> >> >> Tomasz Dzikuc >> >> >> >> TMG Team >> >> AZL Zielona Gora >> >> Poland >> >> >> >>
