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Derek Fritschle
 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
PostPosted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 5:41 pm 
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I am considering buying a Thorp with bent main gear. I have been told that some of you have had success straightening them. This set is bent approx. 10 deg. inboard and 10 deg. aft. Is there any chance of salvaging them?

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Bill Williams
 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
PostPosted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:12 pm 
I have straightened several with good results. If the metal shows NO signs of cracks, straighten it cold. There is a difference of opinion that it needs to be re-heat treated after straightening. When these gear come back from the heat treat, they are bent and need straighten
Ken Brock straightened my original gear. I had the good favor of knowing Steve Whitman, the designer of this style of gear and he had no problems with cold straightening.


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Derek Fritschle
 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
PostPosted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:22 pm 
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Bill,
Thanks for the info that gives me some hope. I haven't actually seen the a/c yet to inspect it as it is in TX and I'm in IL.

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BobMoe
 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
PostPosted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:26 am 
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I straightened a set with a 20 press. Took all 20 ton, but they look pretty good.

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admin
 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
PostPosted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:51 pm 
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I have a Thorp for sale that is not bent. If you are interested please reply. Gary Cotner

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Derek Fritschle
 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:14 pm 
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Gary, What do you have?

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 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
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Please contact me off line and I will tell you all about it.

Phone # 918-809-4739 or E-Mail t18cotner@aol.com

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 Post subject: Main Gear Straightening
PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:19 pm 
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Gary:
My name is Dave Flatter. I am a member of the forum. Please send me info and details on your Thorp.
ELVYN5990@aol.com

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