Posted for "Gary Casey" <glcasey@adelphia.net>:

<<I increased the wheel
nut torque since it seemed too light before (which may explain the great
tire
life I achieved of 180 hours).  This adds a little drag at the wheel and
seems
to reduce bounce during landing.>>

You mean the big nut that sets the bearing clearance?  If so, if I am
correct it should be set to give 0 to .005 end play (clearance) in the
bearing.  No pre-load at all.  To do so overloads the bearings.  I usually
tighten them jut enough to not be able to feel any play and then loosen to
the nearest hole.  You should always be able to feel slight clearance in the
bearing and no drag.  If I'm wrong someone please correct me.

Gary Casey