Robart Retracts Help.

[Peter Jervis]

I am in the process of servicing existing retracts in a 1/5 scale warbird 2nd hand. After Nexus declined to order for me I went direct to Robart USA. After a few emails and 3 view drawings of a few different sets, and checking measurements on said drawings I ordered a starboard offset oleo and 2 springs, price with delivery was £71...fine. Within in a week items were in my possession, great... not ! The oleo was the right length but 3mm wider and the springs were half as long again. Emailed Robart with pics of the items I need with diameter dimensions of the oleo and springs, they won’t except pics they need ref numbers, I can’t for the life of me find this size on their website and Robart are not forthcoming. Can anybody help me please.

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

I take it the springs fit the bore on the bottom end ok, and can be cut down, what's the diam of the bore the bottom end fits into ? And all robarts stuff is in imperial,

[Peter Jervis]

Yes, the spring is around 9mm so therefore fits into the oleo which is nearly 11mm. The ones Robart sent are a lot bigger in diameter and length but on there website it does not show diameters, that’s the problem, have trawled their site and can’t find these diameters but Robart just keep coming back with “We need reference numbers”. !!!!

[Peter Jervis]

What’s needed and what was sent.

[Cary Bailey]

Peter, it seems that Robart have sent you a set of oleo legs for the "Ziroli" sized P51 style set. I will check this evening and come back to you.
Cary

[Peter Jervis]

Cheers Cary, see if you can find any the size I want because I can’t.

[Paul Dudley]

hi Peter, it's paul Dudley from Kingfisher Aviation here do you still need help with your oleo problem,
I import Robart direct so getting what you want should not be a problem, are you coming to Gaydon this weekend
I will have a trade stand there, if not call me on 07947 553 737

regards Paul D.

[Paul Dudley]

Hi Peter, I have just checked my stock and I have what you require
Paul Kingfisher Aviation.

[Cary Bailey]

Peter, I have tried calling you to no avail, please check your PMs. I have left a message but I feel the number you gave me is incorrect. I do have 2 sets but need to know your wheel offset.
Cary

[stuart knowles 1611]

Isn't it possible to straighten the one that you have?

[Peter Jervis]

Hi Stuart, its already had a repair because it got bent, will probably break if attempted again.

[Peter Jervis]

All sorted now, thanks to:-

Paul @ Kingfisher Aviation.
&
Cary Bailey for some hands-on information.

Ant.