Rebuilding the nose gear can mean just re-bushing the scissor attachment points, which there is a kit available from Skyport. Or it can mean taking the whole strut out and have it taken apart. The bushings need most certainly replacement. It is an good idea to order the kit from Skyport or Univair. To decide whether you want to rebuild the whole strut follow the instructions in the Ercoupe Manual which calls for checking for play in the strut with the nose gear totally extended. While you are at it, check and replace the steering ball as well. You will also have the steering sleeve to be checked and re-bushed with the laminated shim, also available from Skyport. If there is significant play within the strut, replacing the lower bushing is most likely a necessity. If you are rebuilding an Electrol gear, you most likely have to stop here, since there are no further parts available. If you are rebuilding a steel gear, you can replace almost all bushings within the strut, but I'd leave that to a professional. You might also check this page for a few Illustrations: http://www.ercoupe.info/?n=Main.NoseGear Hartmut
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:44:41 +0000Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Nose Gear Rebuild --- In [email protected], "Garrard Olinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>>I have been also having a shimmey problem but only after the local city flightline crew towed my Ercoupe to make room for some Executive Jets coming in for a festival. Not supposed to tow a Coupe. I eased the shimmey somewhat by tightening up the nose gear scissors and can avoid it completely by trimming full nose down on landing rollout and positioning the yoke full aft. The nose wheel still stays on the ground in this configuration but any braking will cause a shimmey. I too am watching for resonses to this dilemma even though I know the subject has been addressed before.Bart> > > > Want to rebuild my nose gear on my 415C. I have been putting this off for> about a year now and currently have a shimmy on landing (occasionally).> Scissors are real loose. I have a rebuilt steel scissor to replace my> existing scissor. Any advice on what to replace and what to have on hand to> limit downtime in the shop? Is there a good rebuild kit? My nose gear has> steel scissors and a dual fork conversion. > > > > Gene Olinger> _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_122008
