Saturday, December 30, 2017

Finish Kit

Axle Shims, Wheels & Brakes installed ( 4 hrs )

Ground two 8" x 3/8" Bolts creating drift pins for Wing to Spar assembly (Sect 41-03, Step 1).  Rec'd Shims from Vans, so installed immediately to correct excessive toe-in.   Now measures 0 deg for RH, and 0.15 deg for LH -- both within max 0.25 deg specified.  Installed Wheels per 40-09 Step 1, following both Vans and Grove instructions.   Installed Brake Caliper Assl'y per Step 2 at 40-09.  Safety wired two Back Plate Bolts on each Caliper - my first time doing bolts.  You-Tube has many example videos that really helped.   Need Permatex #59214 high temp sealant for pipe elbow fittings (for brake lines)...so not added yet in photos.
Waiting for Shims....so created Drift Pins for later
Shims arrived...Yay 
 
RH Shim installed,  0 deg measured
LH Shim installed, 0.15 deg measured



Wheel Nut & cotter pin installed

Grove Brake Calipers
Installed;  prior safety wiring Back Plate nuts


Tah Dah !   Now on all 3 Wheels

Safety Wire for Back Plate Nuts