Recent content by Chris Buerk

Can anyone recommend a supplier of chevron seals for a tailwheel rebuild? I tried rocketseals per a previous forum suggestion, but they don't have 'em. I've been surfing my @$$ off trying to find them to no avail. Even tried the local tractor supply house. Sheesh! I'm making this look really...

Does anyone know the correct length for the spring inside a 14-13 tailwheel? I'm rebuilding mine, but it seems like the spring is too short. Of course I don't have it here right now, so I can't give an exact measurement. I think it's a little over 6". It still looks to be in good shape, and...

I recently broke a rudder return spring (the ones that are in the cockpit, outboard of the two outboard rudder pedals). Does anyone have a source for these springs? So far I haven't found anything comparable at local hardware stores. The spring is roughly 3" long and about an inch or so in...

I recently acquired a beautiful Cruisair Senior with Bodell brakes. According to the previous owner, the A/C originally had Hayes brakes which he replaced with the Bodells. He said he only changed the brakes, not the cylinders up at the pedals. I am shocked at how weak the brakes are and am...