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Tailwheel
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:35 am
by huntair1
Just got a C-140 and wondering how much tension or slack should there be on the springs and chain going to the tailwheel. Thx.
Re: Tailwheel
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:19 am
by 6298
It depends on the type of tailwheel. You should be able to find the installation instructions for the one you have.
Re: Tailwheel
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:06 pm
by 6643
6298 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:19 am
It depends on the type of tailwheel.
Yeah, that.
If it's a Scott 3200 then you want no slack and minimal tension. If it's a Scott 2000 or the 3-24B then tension is required. I think the number is 20 lbs, but that's from memory, so don't quote me.
Re: Tailwheel
Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:28 pm
by huntair1
Thx
Re: Tailwheel
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:29 pm
by huntair1
My tailwheel is 2.80 x 2.50 ( specialty tire of America). Would this be the same as a Scott 3200?
Re: Tailwheel
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2023 3:04 pm
by 6643
huntair1 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:29 pm
My tailwheel is 2.80 x 2.50 ( specialty tire of America). Would this be the same as a Scott 3200?
That tire is used on several tailwheels, the Scott being one of them. Post a picture of the whole assembly.