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From: John Barrett <2thman1@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [LML] Gear Strut Compression Tool

I tried Steve's system a few weeks ago and was sorely disappointed in the re=
sults.  Tried several strategies to work one of those gadgets.  It would alw=
ays slip off or be impossible to align with the ball stud so I gave up. Glad=
 it works for some. =20

The goal here is to get everyone actually performing this test annually so t=
hat we don't hear of these collapsed nose gear stories every year.

Small, cheap and simple is always good, but efficiency and ease of use somet=
imes wins out.

Will send photos and drawings to LML and will also try to get some made if p=
ractical for those who don't do welding.

John


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On Apr 7, 2013, at 8:02 AM, "Steve Colwell" <mcmess1919@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Obtained from HFAT (Harbor Freight Aircraft Tools and Ace Hardware) for a
> nominal sum.  The ratchet works well on both main and nose gear struts.  T=
he
> smaller and cheaper the better.
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