8. Attaching the fin is basically the same as
installing the stabilizer, except for checking that
the fin is perpendicular to the stabilizer using
a square. Remember to mark and remove the
covering from the bottom of the fin before using
epoxy to secure it to the fuselage
Linkage Installation
Required Parts
• Fuselage
• 4mm wheel collar (2)
• Clevis (3)
• Clevis retainer (3)
• Tail wheel assembly
• 1" (25mm) tail wheel
• 2mm wheel collar
• 3mm setscrew
• 3mm x 6mm screw (2) • Pushrod wire keeper (2)
• 25
5
/
8
"
(650mm) pushrod wire (3)
• Control horn w/backplate (3)
• 2mm x 12mm screw (6) • CA hinges (9)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Phillips screwdriver
• Felt-tipped pen
• 6-minute epoxy
• Petroleum jelly
• Pliers
• Side cutter
• Drill
• Drill bit: 5/64" (2mm), 3/32" (2.5mm)
Note
:.If.you.plan.on.installing.floats.
permanently.to.your.J-3.Cub,.you.may.skip.
Steps.1.though.5,.starting.at.Step.6..The.tail.
wheel.can.be.left.in.position.if.you.plan.on.
using.both.the.landing.gear.and.floats..Refer.to.
your.float.manual.for.proper.installation.
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