Author: "nc12350" <longwing110@...> Time: Fri Dec 3, 2004 7:16 am PST Link
I'm on my third pair. Each pair has lasted about 4 years. I
replaced the first pair with a set from Van's. The next time, which
was last month, I searched around and found some at McMaster Carr
(http://www.mcmaster.com). I used part number 9416K356 Gas Spring
With Threaded Ends 6.30" Stroke Length, 20 lb Force, M6 Male Thread,
$11.39 each. I also added the fittings for the ends - 9416K86
Nylon 10 mm Ball Socket End Fitting For Gas Spring With Threaded
Ends, $1.13 each. They are just right on the extended dimension,
but were about 1/2 inch too long on the compression stroke. I fixed
this by moving the attach point on the side of the fuselage aft 1/2
inch. All I did was to make up new aluminum plates (the ones that
hold the attach ball on the side of the fuselage). Your need to do
this will be dependent on where exactly you mounted the ball in the
first place. They work great and now I have a less expensive
alternative.
Dave
RV-6 N241DC 500 hrs
1932 Monocoupe 110 (slowbuild project)
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