Larry Huntley
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Yeah, I know, cut em. I am working on a PA-12 and have to remove the gear. Customer just installed new shock cords. Anybody know a way to get these off intact? Thanks for any thoughts, Larry
Read Algonquin and thought about it. Sounds doable. Read Mike and decided his idea was prolly safer. Guess I cut em. Thanks to both, Larry1. cost of new cord = 1X
2. Labor to attempt to remove existing new ones = 3X
3 if Step 2 don't go well, medical bills and loose of work time and/or life = 1243255X
use knife...
Read Algonquin and thought about it. Sounds doable. Read Mike and decided his idea was prolly safer. Guess I cut em. Thanks to both, Larry
I've installed them on a J-5 with an engine hoist and rope, don't think it'd be too difficult to go back off with them the same way.
Unlike a stock J-5 a stock PA-12 doesn’t have hydrosorbs. The shock cords are buried in the belly. It would be interesting getting an engine hoist in there. I use a modified handyman jack to install them.
I thought the J5 had shock cords like a PA12. I thought the Pacer/ Tri-Pacer and the later Super Cubs and Pawnees were the only ones using hydrosorbs.
Unlike a stock J-5 a stock PA-12 doesn’t have hydrosorbs. The shock cords are buried in the belly. It would be interesting getting an engine hoist in there. I use a modified handyman jack to install them.
Was a J-5C, same as a PA-12 shock arrangement I believe. Raise the tail and take the door off.
So I think I'm reading that the recommended method of removal is via knife, but I'm wondering about the recoil and what technique to use to be done safely?
stock PA-12, 0-235 configuration
Is there an STC to put 18 gear on a PA-12?..
Larry.
Yes, atlee dodge has the stc for 18 gear on a 12, and not so coincidently I have a set of Edo 2000's for a 12 for sale. As it turns out theres just not that much water in Montana