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From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] LNC2. GM28 replacement
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Posted for "Fullinwider RR (Ranson)" <RRFullinwider@stusco.com>:
When dealing with seals, the higher the pressure the quicker the 
gas or fluid will leak past the seals.   I believe the use of 2 gas
struts at a lower pressure (force) will make the struts last longer while
their combined force will be equal to or greater than the single strut.  

There was a photo (one of the builders out there) of a setup on the 
LC20 where 2 struts were used on the nose gear.  The advantages 
were each strut had a lower force while their combined force was 
greater than the single strut.  I can't find the picture right now
but Marv may have a copy somewhere.  If not I can find the photo at 
home if anyone is interested. 

Thanks

Ranny Fullinwider
(713) 277-5234


[The dual strut setup you're referring to is Scott Dahlgren's.  I'll bet he 
has it pictured on his website... there's a link to it on the LML links page.
  
           <Marv>               ]