HFS
Well Known Member
Here is a little "mod" I made to the Taper Pin holding the tail wheel spring into its steel receiver.
Just get a slightly longer "grip" length, machine the taper out of the end to allow sliding into a 5/16 - 18 (or 24) hex nut, then TIG weld together. Having the nut solidly attached to the pin, allows for greater and easier torque application during the removal process.
Since the pin is hidden inside the fuselage - no additional drag is incurred.
YMMV - and probably will.
HFS
Just get a slightly longer "grip" length, machine the taper out of the end to allow sliding into a 5/16 - 18 (or 24) hex nut, then TIG weld together. Having the nut solidly attached to the pin, allows for greater and easier torque application during the removal process.
Since the pin is hidden inside the fuselage - no additional drag is incurred.
YMMV - and probably will.
HFS