L-2B Shock Cord Struts

[M Towsley]

I am in somewhat dire need of a set of L-2 shock cord struts. Just realized while in the process of replacing shock cords that mine are non-stock and somewhat cobbled up homemade things. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks!!!

[ClipWing_T]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Marty I have a complete landing gear assmebly for an L-2
I would want to sell the whole thing though, landing gear
with the shock struts . They have a light coat of surface rust and
i would want to sandblast them and punch test them before I
would want to sell them .........Make sure they are airworhy !!
as far as price something fair .
Mike

[M Towsley]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Mike,

Send me a PM, I am interested. Thanks!

[Forrest Barber]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

check out the Gross weight , the front tube of the landing gear is the difference.

[Dick Huish]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

The early ships <4200 had a 1 1/4" tube. The later ships have 1 1/2" tube. Also the slot on the later tie struts have a longer slot and both parts of the later ships have a half moon shell on both parts which require the longer cords. Dick

[M Towsley]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Forrest,

The ship is a 'B' with 1,300 lbs gross. I take it that is what you mean? Also, I e-mailed you again awhile back regarding my parts. How's the pile???

Dick,

It is difficult to determine exactly what you mean, as the struts I currently have do not resemble any L-2 struts. Half moon part???

[Forrest Barber]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Your pile is neat! Your struts that you sent a picture of are not anything Taylorcraft ever used. You have a parts plane and we still have to determine many things , like a 1300 lb gross??
Dick I will assemble his stuff and maybe you come on over one day and we will scratch our heads. It is my turn to buy lunch.

[ClipWing_T]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

I will check the landing gear tube size. Would the shock
strut tubing be the same on all L-2's ?

Mike

[M Towsley]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Mike,

I don't know. Forrest and Dick would have to chime in on this.

[Dick Huish]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

If the front tube is 1 1/2 then the strut is probably ok. On the later (heavier) ships the upper part should look the same as the lower with a half moon over the inner cross tube. Dick

[M Towsley]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

I'll have to get down to the airport soon and check the dimensions, thanks Dick.

[Forrest Barber]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

I have added three shock struts to your pile, partial ones but we can make them work into two... Dick , I will call tomorrow ; Honest Injun!!

[M Towsley]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Forrest and Dick,

I measured the front tube today, 1 1/2 inch. Forrest, why not the 1,300 lb gross??? I'm confused, I thought 'B' models were 1,300......

[Dick Huish]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Model "D" above sn 4200 and up to sn 5165 have a gross weight of 1300 pounds. The "L-2M" has a gross of 1325 pounds. Dick

[M Towsley]

Re: L-2B Shock Cord Struts

Dick,

That is what I thought, but Forrest threw me off with his comment about the 1,300 lb gross. I'm not sure where he was going with that. All the paperwork I have is for 1,300. ?????