Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

[Buell Powell]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Mike,
I have some extra wheels --If interested in an inner 1/2 call me @ 830-935-2294.

[N96290]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

The center punch marks go in the wheel bore where the race drives into. The punch creates a small crater with the metal raised around the edges. Just a few spaced around the bore is adequate. The Loctite actually does the retaining and the center punch marks only help center the race and hold it in place until the Loctite cures. This fix would only be to taxi back to the hanger until a new wheel was obtained or to use the wheel on a hand cart.

[TreeTopFlier]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Thanks ...Dave in NC, I am sure you are right. Before I replaced the liners.......I didn't have much brake at all. So after putting the new ones in, it was a great improvment. I do feel I may get a little more life from the glued vs the riveted liners. Any one had any experience with putting the liners in this way ?? I am sure I got the "how-to" info from the internet.........can't remember just where I found it...........Don in SC

[Jim Herpst]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Beull, I need gear , rudderpedals,brake pedals and shinn Tapered axel wheels to fit your dads old plane. I sold off the Cessna stuff that was installed ..... (trying Buell trying)

[Guest]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Dave,

I think you are right about shoe condition and shape, definitely not glued brakes. That is just a different way to mount them, (no comment on legality).

I noticed on my plane it looks as though the shoes are only grabbing part of the lining, though I do get good performance from them.

Hi Marty,

Yeah those shoes don't all do full length contact.

They have high spots and new ones seem to be worse this way.

I can imagine taking a shoe and rotating it accross a belt sander to grind the surface to a uniform radius and then it would work much better.

Dave

[M Towsley]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Thanks, Dave!

[cvavon]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

jim i have a good left hand gear and the pedals out of my 1940 bc 65 also have a damaged right gear with a good axle that maybe could repair pm me at n26658@ yahoo.com or call at 931 306 9484 chuck

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

I wouldn't use epoxy to put the bearings in. The Loctite is designed just for that and will shear out when you press the bearing race out next time. If you need to use heat on aluminum DO NOT OVERHEAT IT! Aluminum looses a LOT of strength above 200* F and you can bend a wheel really easy. If you can find them, temperature crayons are great. You put a 175* crayon mark on the wheel by the bearing and when it melts you let the wheel cool. The Loctite will have broken down and the bearing will push out easily.
DO NOT BREATH THE FUMES FROM THE HOT Loctite! It will put a real hurt on you.
Hank
Hank

[Buell Powell]

Re: Wheel bearing problem in Shinn wheel

Jim,
I will send you an e-mail about the wheels-the inner 1/2s are in very good shape but the outers have some problems--will send pictures.