Grove Gear installation for a Model IV Speedster

[Av8r3400]

I had to do a lot of fitting to get the grove brackets to fit my IV-1050. At least the 5mm you are showing. There are variations in the brackets as welded.

[Spook712]

I guess that is what I'm facing now :-(

[avidflyer]

A good half hour with a file shouldn't be that big of a deal..... ;-) Jim Chuk
Or maybe a 1/2 or less of that time with a belt sander or sanding disc on a 4 1/2" side grinder.

[rv9ralph]

I had the same fit issue with my KF3. Both brackets has to be machined. Some on the front attach lug, some from the rear on the other side. I used the strut attach fitting to ensure they would be equal and had an EAA chapter member that is a machinist mill off the offending material.

I have not removed my old gear to do the install yet, but will be taking that step soon. I may still have to file some material off in final fit.

Ralph

[Spook712]

It's done :-)

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[jmodguy]

Looks great Spook712! Now for some big fat tundra tires

[DesertFox4]

You will enjoy the new gear. Remember to do a fresh Weight and Balance.

[Spook712]

Looks great Spook712! Now for some big fat tundra tires

I guess I stay with these ones :-)

[Spook712]

You will enjoy the new gear. Remember to do a fresh Weight and Balance.

I had to do one anyway, since my 4 years where over ;-)

[Spook712]

Still need Ideas on how to mount the Wheelpants.
Pictures would be greatly appreciated😉

The old attachment points don't fit.