Interesting image of the tailwheel wear. The original tailwheel shape is as the new two shown here in this photo. Here's another photo of the worn tailwheel when it was new. https://www.rv8.ch/bell-tailwheel-installation/...
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Updated: 20220306 - I changed my stock tires for slightly larger 380x150-5 tires. Got them from Aircraft Spruce, $179, "06-01434 MICHELIN AIR TIRE 380X150-5 6PLY 070-554-0" They fit on the same wheel, use the...
Filling up the right brake line from the bottom. Added a hose to the reservoir at the top, and it overflows into a brake fluid can. I just pump with the oil can...
The tailwheel on a Van's RV works great, but requires regular maintenance. There have been several stories of people having the tailwheel not lock properly, and this is usually caused by lack of lubrication of...