I would think steel isn't necessary. But what if we put a spherical bearing
in the end where the over center link meets the strut relieving the stress
of having less than perfect geometry? Would require a new link made. If
there's interest I know a machinist that could make that happen.
Jim

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Veach
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 7:17 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] LNC2 over-center link

Fellow 320/360 owners, builders, and operators (and anyone else caring  
to comment):

Does anyone out there think it is worth my while to have a nose gear  
over-center link manufactured out of a different material?  Mark  
Ravinski's unfortunate incident made me wonder.  I believe Mark  
attributes his to time in service and perhaps poor maintenance.  it  
seems the follow on posts mostly support that conclusion along with  
possible installation problems.  I have investigated this enough to  
know that it is a fairly expensive proposition especially without CAD  
drawings.  I reviewed the archives and noted that someone was going to  
produce them in steel and make them available way back when.  Does  
anyone recall if that actually happened? Does anyone out there  
actually have the CAD drawings?  Ross at Lancair was unable to help in  
that regard.  Any interest in any sort of a group buy?  I hope to  
fully utilize this little beauty if I ever get it done to include  
landing on grass. That said, should I suck it up and get the part made  
or am I being a total nervous Nelly?  Any and all comments welcome!

Thanks,

Steve Veach

75% done, 75% to go

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