> >Can someone please let me know the thickness of the tail wheel spring, I >need to find a light leaf spring to cut and make one.. >Phil Matheson +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Didn't measure mine but it is in the 3/16" (4.76mm) to 1/4"(6.35mm) thick range by 1 3/4" wide. I dressed down the wheel end by 1/8" on each side to fit the tail wheel assembly and then cold bent the spring to desired shape. My spring came from an 80 year old automobile but I've heard the springs from a golf cart might work well. Mine seems to have just the right amount of flex without being too "springy". Speaking of tail wheels, I really LOVE my Matco pneumatic tail wheel. I have it mounted on slightly modified, lightest weight, Aviation Products tail wheel assembly. No more RUMBLE, RUMBLE, RUMBLE.......... Photo at https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8714.JPG is with the old solid tire. Larry Flesner
