The pin for the S-18 wing is tapered . I had to "polish" mine down to get a nice snug fit . Absolutely no play at all in the wing .
Wait for it , wait for it...BOOM !RB
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| Author: | Bill Williams [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
I've had AN bolts installed for the better part of 20 years with no problems. I eliminated the latches and hardware and opted for the bolts. It take about 20 minutes to remove the wings. As for using different pins I would use caution as these are what I call "jesus" bolts and when they break you will say Jesus the wings just came off. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
The pin for the S-18 wing is tapered . I had to "polish" mine down to get a nice snug fit . Absolutely no play at all in the wing . Wait for it , wait for it...BOOM !RB
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| Author: | jrevens [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
Rich Brazell wrote: The pin for the S-18 wing is tapered . I had to "polish" mine down to get a nice snug fit . RB They're tapered at the tip only for ease of insertion, otherwise they're not tapered. They go into a straight, non-tapered hole (as designed). Dick's talking about a true tapered pin. Just sayin' Rich... not trying to nit-pick. BEEP! |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
"You are correct Sir ! " Tapered at the tip it is ! It does make inserting the pins easier ! BEEP/BOOM !  I guess when I said polish , I was talking about the "non tapered" portion of the pin . The straight section . The part that fits snug into the wing fittings . The part that requires a small tool to insert the pin into the fittings . Mine fit so snug I even have them labeled "top Left" , "bottom left." "Top right" , "Bottom right." Did I leave anything out Sir John ! Just kidding . Glad you pointed out the errors of my noodle !  RB
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| Author: | dan [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
I like that John lets try this, Beep,Boom,Boom,Beep,Beep Boom, least now we have a little varity but I haven't completely mastered Boom!! Yet. Dan |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
Wait a minute ! I invented the BEEP/BOOM ! I also invented the internet , the telephone and Hot Pockets !  RB
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| Author: | dan [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
Pow!! Beep! Boom Boom!! Agreed, those pins are snug, gotta use the puller to get em out and in, gottem coated with a light sheen of grease, Pow!!, My puller is also used as a Pin driver,used to pull the wings quite offen and nothing ever lossened up, Good design Boom!.......................Pow!.......Beep beep !! |
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| Author: | Rv3maker [ Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Folding Wing Pins |
This is an old thread, but does anyone know of a video that exists showing the process of pulling pins/folding wings? I think I have read enough and look at enough pics to understand it but a video would sure make me wanna . . . beep and pow! If there is one out there or someone makes one please share! Rob Newb - just purchased a S-18 project |
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