24-01-2012, 10:05 PM
(24-01-2012, 09:29 PM)chrism Wrote: I pulled the retract apart this arvo to see if I could fix it. I found that the so called worm drive shaft (aka M2 screw thread) was bent like a dogs hind leg. I straightened it as best I could and it works although not very smooth and I am not sure for how long. This shaft is so soft and possibly made of brass so any load transmitted through undercarriage is going to bend it again - even with the softest of landings will damage it to some degree.Hmm - interesting. Not reassuring, but interesting.
Chris M
Steve Murray