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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.
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It depends on the type of tailwheel. You should be able to find the installation instructions for the one you have.
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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.
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My tailwheel is 2.80 x 2.50 ( specialty tire of America). Would this be the same as a Scott 3200?
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Re: Tailwheel

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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.
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