5 years ago when i drilled the gear legs, I used a method on the forum to align the gear legs. It was not the correct method. I knew it as soon as I put weight on the gear.
At the time, I did not see any point in trying to fix it as there was a lot of weight to put on (engine, wings, etc).
I've checked the gear toe a couple times and knew it was out (toe in).
After consulting the gurus, today was the day to figure out how many shims need to go in.
Measured the toe in a 3 point attitude.
Rolled the aircraft into the hangar, and left the tail sticking out the door.
String line from the tailwheel, plumb bob on centerline of fuselage at firewall. Taped the string to the floor. Yard sticks on the tires and centered. Measured from yard stick to string line.
Results:
Shims ordered from Aircraft Spruce.
Sims installed! Had a delay as the axle bolts were not long enough anymore, so had to order and wait... done now.
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