Nose wheel "stops" plate

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BillyBob
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Nose wheel "stops" plate

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Guess I'll ask this question here also. The other group seems too busy.
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In a different thread, a photo shows the nosegear swivel stop plate WD-631 mounted with the "stops" portion mounted to the rear. The Van's drawing I have (for the older gear leg and fork), DWG C1, shows the plate with the stops forward.

Which is right or more correct? Or is this a new fork versus old fork thing?

It would seem the difference would just be less angular displacement of the trailing nose wheel.

Bob Barrett
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Nose Wheel Stop Position DWG C-1

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The correct position for the nose wheel stop bracket according DWG C-1 Nose wheel Installation show the bracket facing forward and the 1/4-20 Socket Head (Allen Head)Screws mount in the nose wheel fork behind the nosewheel leg. My kit was shipped in 2004.

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Here is an image that shows what generated my question:

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Post by Spike »

Sure looks to me that the bracket forward would be correct. You wont get much steering otherwise. Though that is just a shot from the hip.

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Yes, I agree and that's the way I put mine. But I have seen several of them reversed and just want to make sure there are no hidden "lessons learned" lurking somewhere.

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