Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
Found plenty of info on here about using a value extender in the event that the value is too short, however I have the opposite problem...such that it rubs against the sides of the tail dolly assembly when rotating. I noticed that the old tube's stem has a wear pattern indicative of a similar problem, so I suspect it was a problem there as well.
I have an asw20 with a tail dolly of a similar vintage. I recently had to change a flat, and thankfully the split wheel made replacing the tube a piece of cake. I now have a problem where the valve stem that is part of the replacement tube is too long,
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the valve stem to sit deeper in the wheel (or something) so that it does not stick out as far?Sometimes a piece of plastic tubing, cut to the right length, and slipped over the valve stem, can limit how far it extends.
Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
Thanks!
Alex
4B
are shorter than what you have. You might have to contact Desser Tire to see whether they stock a short valve stem tube. There is also a possibility that a low profile valve stem cap may give enough clearance. Most regular valve stem caps stick out aboutBest Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
Spacers between the wheel halves will allow the pressurized tube to extrude into the space and the sharp edges of the wheel halves will carve a hole into the tube almost instantly.
Inner tubes are available with valve stems that can be straight up like a bicycle tire (which won't work in this case) 90 degrees from the axis of rotation or 45 degrees (which probably won't work either). However, there are 90 degree valve stems that
If you can't find a suitable tube, spread the fork width with some washers between the wheel bearing and the fork flange to clear the valve stem. This is the quickest and easiest method to solve the problem.
A wheelchair shop will sell you a solid tire that will be easy to install on a split rim.
Found plenty of info on here about using a value extender in the event that the value is too short, however I have the opposite problem...such that it rubs against the sides of the tail dolly assembly when rotating. I noticed that the old tube's stem has a wear pattern indicative of a similar problem, so I suspect it was a problem there as well.
I have an asw20 with a tail dolly of a similar vintage. I recently had to change a flat, and thankfully the split wheel made replacing the tube a piece of cake. I now have a problem where the valve stem that is part of the replacement tube is too long,
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the valve stem to sit deeper in the wheel (or something) so that it does not stick out as far?
Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
Thanks!
Alex
4B
How easily it comes off depends on the fit between tire and rim. Mine was a major PITA to get on; hopefully a sign that it'll stay put.
I ordered a Chinese tire and tube, but the tube packed it in after a few months. Possibly Tost offers better tubes.
You are very fortunate to have a split rim. A wheelchair shop will sell you a solid tire that will be easy to install on a split rim.
Some tire shops can put a solid fill into the tire. Once it sets, you can cut off the valve stem.
Found plenty of info on here about using a value extender in the event that the value is too short, however I have the opposite problem...such that it rubs against the sides of the tail dolly assembly when rotating. I noticed that the old tube's stem has a wear pattern indicative of a similar problem, so I suspect it was a problem there as well.
I have an asw20 with a tail dolly of a similar vintage. I recently had to change a flat, and thankfully the split wheel made replacing the tube a piece of cake. I now have a problem where the valve stem that is part of the replacement tube is too long,
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the valve stem to sit deeper in the wheel (or something) so that it does not stick out as far?The aviation department at Tractor Supply has a variety of inexpensive wheels with solid tires that can be used to replace tail dolly original equipment. Replacements have lasted longer than original wheels delivered new on 2 tail dollies.
Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
Thanks!
Alex
4B
The aviation department at Tractor Supply has a variety of inexpensive wheels with solid tires that can be used to replace tail dolly original equipment. Replacements have lasted longer than original wheels delivered new on 2 tail dollies.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 12:33:36 AM UTC-4, 3C wrote:
The aviation department at Tractor Supply has a variety of inexpensive wheels with solid tires that can be used to replace tail dolly original equipment. Replacements have lasted longer than original wheels delivered new on 2 tail dollies.This is what I did, except that I went to Home Depot and got a 5 inch caster wheel with a cast iron wheel and solid rubber tire. The mounting holes are the same as what was previously on my tail dolly.
Hay guys, it's a tail dolly. It is not going flying with you. We do not need to overthink this.
OOn Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:17:30 PM UTC-5, Alex Neigher wrote:long, such that it rubs against the sides of the tail dolly assembly when rotating. I noticed that the old tube's stem has a wear pattern indicative of a similar problem, so I suspect it was a problem there as well.
Found plenty of info on here about using a value extender in the event that the value is too short, however I have the opposite problem...
I have an asw20 with a tail dolly of a similar vintage. I recently had to change a flat, and thankfully the split wheel made replacing the tube a piece of cake. I now have a problem where the valve stem that is part of the replacement tube is too
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the valve stem to sit deeper in the wheel (or something) so that it does not stick out as far?
Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
Thanks!The aviation department at Tractor Supply has a variety of inexpensive wheels with solid tires that can be used to replace tail dolly original equipment. Replacements have lasted longer than original wheels delivered new on 2 tail dollies.
Alex
4B
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 12:33:36 AM UTC-4, 3C wrote:long, such that it rubs against the sides of the tail dolly assembly when rotating. I noticed that the old tube's stem has a wear pattern indicative of a similar problem, so I suspect it was a problem there as well.
OOn Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:17:30 PM UTC-5, Alex Neigher wrote:
Found plenty of info on here about using a value extender in the event that the value is too short, however I have the opposite problem...
I have an asw20 with a tail dolly of a similar vintage. I recently had to change a flat, and thankfully the split wheel made replacing the tube a piece of cake. I now have a problem where the valve stem that is part of the replacement tube is too
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the valve stem to sit deeper in the wheel (or something) so that it does not stick out as far?
Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
The issue with solid tires on heavy tails is on hot days on a runway/taxiway. The heat and weight can squish a tire to a larger diameter allowing it to come off the rim.Thanks!The aviation department at Tractor Supply has a variety of inexpensive wheels with solid tires that can be used to replace tail dolly original equipment. Replacements have lasted longer than original wheels delivered new on 2 tail dollies.
Alex
4B
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 8:22:06 AM UTC-4, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:long, such that it rubs against the sides of the tail dolly assembly when rotating. I noticed that the old tube's stem has a wear pattern indicative of a similar problem, so I suspect it was a problem there as well.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 12:33:36 AM UTC-4, 3C wrote:
OOn Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:17:30 PM UTC-5, Alex Neigher wrote:
Found plenty of info on here about using a value extender in the event that the value is too short, however I have the opposite problem...
I have an asw20 with a tail dolly of a similar vintage. I recently had to change a flat, and thankfully the split wheel made replacing the tube a piece of cake. I now have a problem where the valve stem that is part of the replacement tube is too
The other one you saw may have been mine as I lost a cobra dolly solid tire there a few years back!Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the valve stem to sit deeper in the wheel (or something) so that it does not stick out as far?
Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
I can confirm that! Have seen it twice in Moriarty, NM, where you can fry an egg on the taxi-ways! One of the occurrences was my own solid tire!The issue with solid tires on heavy tails is on hot days on a runway/taxiway. The heat and weight can squish a tire to a larger diameter allowing it to come off the rim.Thanks!The aviation department at Tractor Supply has a variety of inexpensive wheels with solid tires that can be used to replace tail dolly original equipment. Replacements have lasted longer than original wheels delivered new on 2 tail dollies.
Alex
4B
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Found plenty of info on here about using a value extender in the event that the value is too short, however I have the opposite problem...such that it rubs against the sides of the tail dolly assembly when rotating. I noticed that the old tube's stem has a wear pattern indicative of a similar problem, so I suspect it was a problem there as well.
I have an asw20 with a tail dolly of a similar vintage. I recently had to change a flat, and thankfully the split wheel made replacing the tube a piece of cake. I now have a problem where the valve stem that is part of the replacement tube is too long,
Does anyone have any advice on how I can get the valve stem to sit deeper in the wheel (or something) so that it does not stick out as far?Hello Alex
Best Idea i've come up with so far is a collection of washers on the valve before the two wheel halves come together? Is there risk of pinching the tube in an awkward way such that it will prematurely rupture doing this?
Thanks!
Alex
4B
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