Viking steel spring - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T20:42:26Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/viking-steel-spring?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A701891&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTom, mine does not contact th…tag:zenith.aero,2019-12-02:2606393:Comment:7018912019-12-02T00:10:59.563ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Tom, mine does not contact the inside top cowling. When I initially installed I did a lot of test bounces without the cowling to check clearance in that regard. There is no evidence to date of it contacting the inside top cowl. But, maybe there has been design change since I purchased and installed mine. I would certainly do some "checking" and evaluation before cowling up and assuming you have clearance. If you do cut, leave enough thread to allow the spring to fully unload for the…</p>
<p>Tom, mine does not contact the inside top cowling. When I initially installed I did a lot of test bounces without the cowling to check clearance in that regard. There is no evidence to date of it contacting the inside top cowl. But, maybe there has been design change since I purchased and installed mine. I would certainly do some "checking" and evaluation before cowling up and assuming you have clearance. If you do cut, leave enough thread to allow the spring to fully unload for the install or uninstall and to get the nut threaded. HTH! Dave </p> HI David, This doesn't exact…tag:zenith.aero,2019-12-01:2606393:Comment:7018782019-12-01T04:37:42.188ZTom Sullivanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/tomsullivan
<p>HI David, This doesn't exactly pertain to your situation but have you noticed whether the center threaded rod on the spring contacts the top cowl piece when the spring is compressed. Or do I not have enough tension on the spring to prevent this from happening? I'm wondering if I should cut it shorter. Thanks, Tom</p>
<p>HI David, This doesn't exactly pertain to your situation but have you noticed whether the center threaded rod on the spring contacts the top cowl piece when the spring is compressed. Or do I not have enough tension on the spring to prevent this from happening? I'm wondering if I should cut it shorter. Thanks, Tom</p> Thanks Tim, will play around…tag:zenith.aero,2019-12-01:2606393:Comment:7017832019-12-01T01:47:08.779ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Thanks Tim, will play around in the hangar with it and try to see what is going on.</p>
<p>Thanks Tim, will play around in the hangar with it and try to see what is going on.</p> I think the metal to metal ba…tag:zenith.aero,2019-11-28:2606393:Comment:7016402019-11-28T22:41:59.961ZTimothy D. McCallhttps://zenith.aero/profile/TimothyDMcCall
<p>I think the metal to metal banging you are hearing might be the steering mounts banging on the lower bearing block. Every time you go over a bump the return of the spring slams the steering mounts down against the bearing as it returns to normal. Seems like it is inherent in the design.</p>
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<p>I think the metal to metal banging you are hearing might be the steering mounts banging on the lower bearing block. Every time you go over a bump the return of the spring slams the steering mounts down against the bearing as it returns to normal. Seems like it is inherent in the design.</p>
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<p>Tim</p> Thanks, appreciate the replie…tag:zenith.aero,2019-11-18:2606393:Comment:7006592019-11-18T18:27:10.924ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Thanks, appreciate the replies. May readjust my preload a bit Dave</p>
<p>Thanks, appreciate the replies. May readjust my preload a bit Dave</p> It is not a big deal if it ri…tag:zenith.aero,2019-11-18:2606393:Comment:7005422019-11-18T02:37:51.849ZJan Eggenfellnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JanEggenfellner
<p>It is not a big deal if it rides up, it is still doing its job, make sure to grease the nose wheel strut where it rides on the nylon blocks and then make sure not to powder coat the areas that slide on the nylon blocks of the nose wheel. Use silicone spray on the spring to keep it quiet. </p>
<p>It is not a big deal if it rides up, it is still doing its job, make sure to grease the nose wheel strut where it rides on the nylon blocks and then make sure not to powder coat the areas that slide on the nylon blocks of the nose wheel. Use silicone spray on the spring to keep it quiet. </p> If your loading and unloading…tag:zenith.aero,2019-11-18:2606393:Comment:7005392019-11-18T02:37:24.732ZChris Beebehttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisBeebe
<p>If your loading and unloading the spring while on the ground, I could see a bit of a bang when it hits the hard points. I don't thing it would be the spring rubbing on the tube if everything was installed properly.</p>
<p>If your loading and unloading the spring while on the ground, I could see a bit of a bang when it hits the hard points. I don't thing it would be the spring rubbing on the tube if everything was installed properly.</p>