Tire Change Time

[worldruler45]

Working on a 1940 BC-65, and the owner want me, an A&P ti replace both main tires. Does anyone, have a suggestion, on how to jack up each main wheel, independently, to change, the tires, and also to adjust the brakes? Thank You, one and all for helping , Don, AFTER, further, looking, we ended up using a saw horse, and a ratcheting strap, to raise the wheel, to adjust the brake, saw horse, worked on this model, because the wheel fairing bracket, is cast aluminum, and will not support the airplane.

[M Towsley]

Re: Tire Change Time

Hi Don,

There are so many threads on this it would be easier to suggest that you search for 'jacking' in the white search box in the upper right corner. I just did and found several threads. Same with the brakes, lots of info in many threads. You can also go to the taylorcraftuk site here: http://www.taylorcraft.org.uk/Brake-issues.pdf and find Rob Lees excellent write-up on Shinn brakes. Good luck!

[Guest]

Re: Tire Change Time

Working on a 1940 BC-65, and the owner want me, an A&P ti replace both main tires. Does anyone, have a suggestion, on how to jack up each main wheel, independently, to change, the tires, and also to adjust the brakes? Thank You, one and all for helping , Don

Go to Harbor Freight or Northern tool and get a very short hydraulic jack or anywhere for that matter or get a scizzors jack.

It must fit under the axle inboard of the brake plate and push against the fitting that the cabane strut bolt goes through.

Make sure the plane has good bungee cords before you jack it up because if the cords are weak and allow the gear to move your jack will fall over, not good.

Also be careful adjusting the brakes. They have metal shoes and lined drums. If you make them drag the shoes heat up, expand and lock the wheel.

Do you have a manual? You should get one if not.

Dave

[astjp2]

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I just lift on the wing and have someone put a jack under it. Tim

[3Dreaming]

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I use a engine hoist and pick up from the engine mount. If needed I will tie a wing to my tail weight to keep one side off the ground. This way you can also check the gear bushings to see if they need attention, they often get overlooked. Doing it this way I can do it all by myself if I don't have any help around.

[Robert Lees]

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A friend here made me a simple and safe jack from an old scissor jack. Very stable, and can also be used on Pitts Specials and other aircraft. Hopefully the photos explain themselves.

Rob

[Guest]

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Rob,

I am betting that your friend is a retired mechanical engineer. Am I correct? Was I close?

Very nice jack by the way.

Dave

[Robert Lees]

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Almost..he runs a fabrication business and has owned a Taylorcraft or two.

[flyguy]

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I have a device made of two 2x4's that clamp on the gear leg. I use rubber pads next to the gear leg, but you do have to be careful to tighten everything evenly or it will slip and mess up the fabric. Threaded stock, washers, and nuts hold the two pieces of wood together and grip the leg. There is a flat cut-out on the bottom of the inside 2X4 and I use a bottle jack to lift there. It is very stable if you do it right. For back up I usually put a step ladder with foam pads on top of it under the wing.
DC