GrassStripFlyBoy Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Have noticed one of the main wheels has a steady leak, which had a tire replaced a couple weeks back during the pre-buy / annual, so it appears a pinched tube at play here. I've searched past topics and am up to speed on the fishing line technique, what and where to buy tube, etc. I'd appreciate some guidance around lifting the main to gain access for pulling the wheel. I noticed some detail in the FD manual about making a support for under fuselage, lifting one gear via dropping a wing, and placing a block under the axle - or such. The reason I ask is my old Cessna had a clever little block of wood that wedged up against the spring gear, and a floor jack took it from there. I'm willing to fabricate a purpose and cushioned support per FD manual, but would like to know what is really recommend, as I'm in for owning this and want to be set up for this ongoing over time. Thanks - Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 search for my post on Dec 19. 2011. This has work extremely well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vance Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I use a cruder version of Al’s wheel stand, made from a piece of 2x6 and a 1/2” bolt. If you don’t have welding equipment you might be interested in it. Search “elevating a wheel for maintenance”. I’ve done several tire changes with it, no helpers needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Al - found the post with details, have steel & MIG to fab this up. Great idea, thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 If you have the gold rims, you only need to remove the outer half to fix a flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vance Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Tip said: If you have the gold rims, you only need to remove the outer half to fix a flat. I’m interested. Is that a Matco wheel? Does that mean you don’t have to remove the wheel hub from the axle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, John Vance said: I’m interested. Is that a Matco wheel? Does that mean you don’t have to remove the wheel hub from the axle? No, that is the old Marc Italian wheels. Yes you can do it without removing the brakes or taking off the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 8 hours ago, GrassStripFlyBoy said: Have noticed one of the main wheels has a steady leak, which had a tire replaced a couple weeks back during the pre-buy / annual, so it appears a pinched tube at play here. I've searched past topics and am up to speed on the fishing line technique, what and where to buy tube, etc. I'd appreciate some guidance around lifting the main to gain access for pulling the wheel. I noticed some detail in the FD manual about making a support for under fuselage, lifting one gear via dropping a wing, and placing a block under the axle - or such. The reason I ask is my old Cessna had a clever little block of wood that wedged up against the spring gear, and a floor jack took it from there. I'm willing to fabricate a purpose and cushioned support per FD manual, but would like to know what is really recommend, as I'm in for owning this and want to be set up for this ongoing over time. Thanks - Darrell which airplane and which wheels do you have? You need to remember that any advice you are given is often only based on the particular aircraft that the person giving the advice owns. There are differences between each type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vance Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Tom Baker said: No, that is the old Marc Italian wheels. Yes you can do it without removing the brakes or taking off the axle. Thanks, Tom. Not dealing with bearings during tire changes is attractive, but I do like the Matco hardware and the support they provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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