Newshound Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello all, It looks as though my main gear overhaul is near completion. My only problem now is that I can't find anywhere, what the proper fluid is to refillMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 ... Dear JP, The perfect battery in my opinion is YIX30L. It is available from any Interstate battery dealer. It is light, fits perfectly in the battery box,More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello all, It looks as though my main gear overhaul is near completion. My only problem now is that I can't find anywhere, what the proper fluid is to refillMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Greetings to all, I thought the difficult part of overhauling my main gear, would be overhauling the main gear. As it turns out, the only thing keeping me fromMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Greetings to all, I thought the difficult part of overhauling my main gear, would be overhauling the main gear. As it turns out, the only thing keeping me fromMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary, In the original Taifun brake system I believe DOT4 brake fluid was specified, because of the use of an automotive (motorcycle) brake cylinder. However, IMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary, In the original Taifun brake system I believe DOT4 brake fluid was specified, because of the use of an automotive (motorcycle) brake cylinder. However, IMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary, One other thing I learned about the brakes (after much frustration and considerable expense) is that if you replace the brake hoses you must use teflonMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary, One other thing I learned about the brakes (after much frustration and considerable expense) is that if you replace the brake hoses you must use teflonMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary. Dot 4 in the brakes. I do not know the struts but would like to know also. Fred. N17 NT. Sent from my iPhone Fred BonarMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thank you Mr. Sheehy, I appreciate your response to my inquiry very much. I also replaced my brake hoses with teflon hoses a while ago, and have had no brakeMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary. Dot 4 in the brakes. I do not know the struts but would like to know also. Fred. N17 NT. Sent from my iPhone Fred BonarMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thank you Mr. Sheehy, I appreciate your response to my inquiry very much. I also replaced my brake hoses with teflon hoses a while ago, and have had no brakeMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 17E is gas. I use nitrogen. Thought maybe supplemented by fluid. Never rebuilt them. Sent from my iPhone Fred BonarMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 The Taifun 17E II has gas springs in the struts - no fluid. I think the 17E is similar. Regards, John.More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary, send me a private email (jmaki@...) and I may have some ideas. Jeff Maki Sent from my iPhoneMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 17E is gas. I use nitrogen. Thought maybe supplemented by fluid. Never rebuilt them. Sent from my iPhone Fred BonarMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 The Taifun 17E II has gas springs in the struts - no fluid. I think the 17E is similar. Regards, John.More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Gary, send me a private email (jmaki@...) and I may have some ideas. Jeff Maki Sent from my iPhoneMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hydraulic actuated for retract and gas spring with rubber helpers for damping. John.More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 What I do know for sure, is that all Taifun main gear, are hydraulic dampened, and gas filled. No doubt what so ever! Gary DavisMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hydraulic actuated for retract and gas spring with rubber helpers for damping. John.More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 What I do know for sure, is that all Taifun main gear, are hydraulic dampened, and gas filled. No doubt what so ever! Gary DavisMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Dear John, I stand corrected. I have never totally taken apart a 17EII main gear strut. What I should have written is that ALL 17E Taifun main gear areMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newshound Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Dear John, I stand corrected. I have never totally taken apart a 17EII main gear strut. What I should have written is that ALL 17E Taifun main gear areMore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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