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Thread: Maule or Matco tailwheel

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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    Thanks for the explanations. Sounds like the Maule could be a little tricky to adjust. I really haven't taken the Maule apart to see how it works so may do that soon, but I can see how the Matco works and it is pretty simple in its operation. I'll probably go with the Matco once I get to that point.. One slight difficulty I've had with my Matco is it not wanting to unlock for ground handling but I ordered the arms that unlock at lower angle deflection and just have to get them on to try out. Thanks for the responses.
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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    8" Wide Matco Single arm Compared to the Maul


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    edit: Chains are not yet setup in this picture. just kinda hung in place

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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    I have a Matco single arm 6" tailwheel id sell for $100 plus u pay shipping,( like the one in Jrthomas pic's)
    i bought it from Jim, came off his Christavia kit he bought, never been flow, only taxied around on and i took it off and installed a baby bush wheel for snow floatability and i need a liitle more weight on the tail.

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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    [QUOTE=buckchop;90709]I have a Matco single arm 6" tailwheel id sell for $100 plus u pay shipping,( like the one in Jrthomas pic's)
    Mine is the 8" model but the 6" should work just fine. And you'll never have a better opportunity at that price. It looks like everyone is either indifferent about the Maule or hates it. If they have an "ugly contest" the Maule wins. If I had it to do over I'd probably buy the 8" wide tire version.

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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    Thanks for the offer and it is a very good deal. I'm sure someone will take you up on it. If I buy I'll wind up buying an 8"
    John Brannen
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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    I have used the Homebuilders single arm 6" tailwheel for many years. I have had no negative experiences with it.
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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    I like those tailwheels too, Lowell. I used the double fork version on my T-18, but I modified it by milling out the track that the locking key rides in, giving a greater angle of turn before it goes to full-swivel. They are made by Aviation Products in Ojai, CA, and you used to be able to purchase directly from them... not sure if that's still the case. I wanted an 8" wheel for the Kitfox, so went with the light weight double arm Matco. It's worked very well for me.
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    Default Re: Maule or Matco tailwheel

    Quote Originally Posted by buckchop View Post
    I have a Matco single arm 6" tailwheel id sell for $100 plus u pay shipping,( like the one in Jrthomas pic's)
    i bought it from Jim, came off his Christavia kit he bought, never been flow, only taxied around on and i took it off and installed a baby bush wheel for snow floatability and i need a liitle more weight on the tail.
    Do you still have the Matco for sale? Looking to replace my Maule Tailwheel.

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