Ck2uam Posted April 10, 2021 Report Posted April 10, 2021 Good day, Before I rent tools for the puck replacement from out of state, I thought I’d ask if anyone in south Florida had any they would rent out to me. I’m at VeroBeach airport. Thanks Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted April 10, 2021 Report Posted April 10, 2021 I loaned mine out once and didn’t see them for 6 years. I’ll let anybody use mine, in my hangar. Fly out to Arizona, it is beautiful this time of year. 1 Quote
67 m20F chump Posted April 10, 2021 Report Posted April 10, 2021 I have an F. The weight of the plane was enough for the main gear on mine. Have a friend rock the wing if needed. I made a tool for the nose. Google will come up with a picture of it. I read one guy that said a tie down strap with the crank on it will work on it too. I can believe it. Quote
carusoam Posted April 10, 2021 Report Posted April 10, 2021 Welcome aboard Ck! Who do you know renting the tooling? Last place I saw, no longer has a business renting tools... Lets be a bit more specific about the tools... There might be a few different tools for various aspects of the gear job... Compressing donuts on the main gear... is the easy one... Best regards, -a- Quote
FlyingDude Posted April 11, 2021 Report Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 11:39 AM, 67 m20F chump said: I have an F. The weight of the plane was enough for the main gear on mine. Have a friend rock the wing if needed. I second that with my '67 E. I filled up all 4 tanks (80 gallons). Didn't need to rock wings... Though nose was a PITA without the tool. Should've rented the tool... Quote
FlyingDude Posted April 11, 2021 Report Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 4:16 PM, carusoam said: Last place I saw, no longer has a business renting tools Someone here shared pictures of their home-made tool that uses a small hydraulic jack for the compression. Someone with welding skills could easily build a replica, methinks... 1 Quote
67 m20F chump Posted April 12, 2021 Report Posted April 12, 2021 That’s the one I made. I also read one guy that used the strap that you crank down. If you don’t have a welder it may be worth a try. 1 Quote
FlyingDude Posted April 12, 2021 Report Posted April 12, 2021 I couldn't get the strap to work. I used turnbuckle for the nose. The threads started wearing out WITH the weight of the plane on the wheel. It worked but too much hassle. I'll build a hydraulic tool next time around (hopefully in 10+ years). I'll modify it so it can house my car's hydraulic jack (flat one). Quote
carusoam Posted April 12, 2021 Report Posted April 12, 2021 Good news of the day... @m20E weights.... you might get way more than 10 years out of a new set of donuts... -a- 1 Quote
Ck2uam Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) Thanks. I’ll try try the full tank idea for the mains. I did use two ratchet straps a few years ago to replace the nose gear disks after disassembly. Easy enough, but weren’t new ones going back on. Tractor Supply has some turnbuckles big enough for the front gear. So thanks to the human that suggested that. No one will confuse me for a welder, but the bottle jack image comes to mind. I’ll let y’all know if this works. Thanks again. Edited April 13, 2021 by Ck2uam Quote
67 m20F chump Posted April 13, 2021 Report Posted April 13, 2021 I think it’s Sabermech that came up with the design. If I’m not mistaken he had a write up on what to do with measurements. I don’t think it would be expensive to have a welder make one. I have a mig welder for car work and made my own. I’m definitely not skilled but it did the job. Quote
Tcraft938 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Posted April 13, 2021 Here's the link to the thread on the hydraulic compression tool/process. Maybe not the one some of you were referencing, but it's something Landing Gear Disc Compression Tool - General Mooney Talk - Mooneyspace.com - A community for Mooney aircraft owners and enthusiasts I'd love to see the weld tool. I have a friend that would likely make a few. Best regards Quote
Shiny moose Posted April 14, 2021 Report Posted April 14, 2021 I have a nose gear tool, to change pucks. bought it at an auction . I might loan it out, big depost like ($1000.00) so you return it, you pay shipping both ways . When you send it back unmolested. I will return total deposit Quote
Tcraft938 Posted April 14, 2021 Report Posted April 14, 2021 someone who is or knows a good welder should get their hands on one and make a bunch Quote
67 m20F chump Posted April 14, 2021 Report Posted April 14, 2021 Here is a photo of the one I copied. This picture is on the internet if you search Mooney nose gear tool. 1 Quote
FlyingDude Posted April 14, 2021 Report Posted April 14, 2021 On 4/11/2021 at 10:00 PM, carusoam said: you might get way more than 10 years out of a new set of donuts... I hope so 1 Quote
Nic_S Posted April 15, 2021 Report Posted April 15, 2021 I called a local Mooney Service Center and they let me borrow the tools, just had to give a CC for a deposit just incase I didn't return them. Quote
Ck2uam Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) I tried just using the weight of the wing etc. I used a floor jack to push up 1/4. Wow. Way too easy. Edited April 20, 2021 by Ck2uam Quote
Ck2uam Posted May 5, 2021 Author Report Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) Say hello to my little friend. Some heavy angle iron, pvc pipe stuff, some stuff laying around the garage and viola! Got that collar “pinned”. Had to tapcon the jack plate to the hangar floor Edited May 5, 2021 by Ck2uam Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted May 5, 2021 Report Posted May 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ck2uam said: Say hello to my little friend. Some heavy angle iron, pvc pipe stuff, some stuff laying around the garage and viola! Got that collar “pinned” That’ll work, nice job! Quote
carusoam Posted May 5, 2021 Report Posted May 5, 2021 Way to go CK2! Proof that some MSers have more skills than others... certainly a different set of skills... Did you have a hammer drill for the Tapcons? https://www.tapcon.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4cOEBhDMARIsAA3XDRiw7AcxG6AEKEXD_pJCZKdR8m6nU5howqtlcN8DYbuVGofec-aq67caAuW7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Best regards, -a- Quote
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