Stuck FlyBoy locking mechanism

[TheNewGuy]

recently the locking mechanism on my flyboy Tailwheel assembly has been getting stuck in the recessed position. Has anyone experienced this? Not sure if I’ll need to replace the assembly or not. Thanks

 

[ryane67]

Mine was sticky when new, until I deburred the pin and gently sanded the inside of the square it fits in... Have you completely disassembled, cleaned it out with brake cleaner or something to ensure there's not a bit of FOD in there causing it to stick?

 

[andoman]

This^^^
The pin requires regular cleaning and deburring.
I’ve switched over to a dry moly spray for lube. I shine the pin with scotchbrite every oil change.
Blake at FlyBoys sells just the pin and spring. I keep a spare set handy.

 

[TheNewGuy]

Cheers guys. I didn’t think I had the correct tools on hand but I was able to remove and deburr the pin. Looks to be working fine

 

[Taltruda]

Cheers guys. I didn’t think I had the correct tools on hand but I was able to remove and deburr the pin. Looks to be working fine

Super easy to remove the stuck pin.. you push on the back side though the coil spring with a pick, or paper clip..

 

[rsr3]

Is this a standard tailwheel or an alternative? Looks very similar to the vans tailwheel and I’m wondering if I should buy a pin and spring as spares also!

 

[TheNewGuy]

Is this a standard tailwheel or an alternative? Looks very similar to the vans tailwheel and I’m wondering if I should buy a pin and spring as spares also!

 

[WillG]

Broken spring ?
Grid mixed with dirty grease?
I'd clean it up, check spring/pin action.
mg

 

[rsr3]

Tailwheel fork looks very similar. Thanks for the pic.