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With the nose gear wire pushed down completely into the steering block, pivot it back and forth several times to check
for free movement. The nose gear wire should pivot about 1/2" in each direction without binding.
IMPORTANT
To allow the nose gear wire to pivot smoothly, you may need to make a shallow bend in the pushrod wire
where it exits the bottom of the fuselage.
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With the nose gear wire pushed firmly against the steering
block, install the wheel collar and set screw onto the nose
gear wire to secure the assembly into place.
IMPORTANT
Before tightening the set screw, make sure
that the wheel collar is positioned so that the set screw
can be tightened against the precut flat spot on the front
of the wire.
Step 2: Installing the Nose Gear Wheel
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Slide one nylon spacer onto the axle followed by the wheel.
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Secure the wheel into place using one wheel collar and set screw.
IMPORTANT
Before completely tightening the set screw, double-check that the wheel spins without binding.
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Kwik Bond Thick C/A
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Pacer Z-42 Threadlocker
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3mm Hex Wrench
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Adjustable Wrench
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Electric Drill
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
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(2) Engine Mounting Beams
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(4) 4mm x 20mm Socket-Cap Screws
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(4) 4mm Blind Nuts
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(4) 4mm x 25mm Socket-Cap Screws
SECTION 11: ENGINE INSTALLATION
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(4) 4mm Lock Nuts
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(1) Spinner Assembly w/Wood Screws
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(12) 4mm Flat Washers
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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3/32" & 11/64" Drill Bits
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Ernst Airplane Stand
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Ruler
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Pencil
Step 1: Aligning the Engine Mounting Beams
The references in the next few procedures are taken from the consideration that you are looking at the front of the
airplane with the airplane right-side up. The engine will be mounted on its side.
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Using a ruler and a pencil, carefully measure and draw a vertical centerline on the firewall.
