tailwheel arms

Dave Clark · Post by **Dave Clark** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:20 pm

I'm into my tailwheel for the annual. The arm assembly might need replacing next time around. What was the consensus of going to the type with turned up arms? I couldn't find that thread in my search.

N2255D · Post by **N2255D** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:08 am

Depends on the cost difference. Helped my steering a little (1952B). Don't think I would buy one if the other was good though. I was given the turned up one by a friend so it cost me nothing to try.

zero.one.victor · Post by **zero.one.victor** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 2:39 am

I installed the turned up version (p/n 3214T) a few years ago. It wasn't the big cure-all for lazy t/w steering it is often cracked up to be. But the arms seem beefier than the standard part (p/n 3214), so I'm glad it's on there. The old (standard) part was worn at the spring notches, so it needed replacing anyway. The geometry with the 3214T
is just a bit better for the early (thru 54) steering arrangement. Don't know the comparative prices for the two parts. If you're buying one anyway I'd go with the 3214T.

Eric

JTS · Post by **JTS** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 5:55 am

Hey Dave, I replaced the arm assembly on my TW to the 3214T after the inner hub separated from the outer on the old arm assembly. The 3214T is about 50% more in cost but like Eric said, if you NEED to replace the old one, consider doing it for durability(The arms won't bend near as easily as the 3214) and a slight improvement in steering geometry. You'll also need to replace the upper/lower dust caps because of the wider arm, or you can cut the openings wider on the existing dust caps if you wish.

Best Regards,
Jody

Dave Clark · Post by **Dave Clark** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:32 am

Thanks fellows.

mrpibb · Post by **mrpibb** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:37 am

I find my hd steering arm bends almost as easy as the standard duty, geometry's a bit better though.

Dave Clark · Post by **Dave Clark** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:43 pm

Ok the truth is I was considering buying a great looking used one that's on an auction site that I cannot mention here. As it turns out having put way more time into repairing my old one than it is worth I'm good for a while.

zero.one.victor · Post by **zero.one.victor** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:28 am

I just looked at my newest Univair price list, the 3214T lists for $157 versus $112 for the 3214. Whew! that stuff's sure gone up!

Dave Clark · Post by **Dave Clark** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:43 am

zero.one.victor wrote:I just looked at my newest Univair price list, the 3214T lists for $157 versus $112 for the 3214. Whew! that stuff's sure gone up!

I'm thinking of pulling out of my stocks and making a quantity buy on Scott tailwheels and parts. The '02-'03 Spruce catalog has the 3200 at $549, the current website price is $896. Like oil. I've fixed mine up now as good as it can be but the castings and arms do wear so all I have done is put off the inevitable a few years. By then the new tailwheel might be reason for the second mortgage.

zero.one.victor · Post by **zero.one.victor** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:30 pm

It might pay to shop around. I don't know if they have any Scott t/w's or Scott parts, but Preferred Air Parts has some real good prices on Cleveland W&B stuff.

Eric

N2865C · Post by **N2865C** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:48 pm

Dave Clark wrote:
zero.one.victor wrote:I just looked at my newest Univair price list, the 3214T lists for $157 versus $112 for the 3214. Whew! that stuff's sure gone up!
The '02-'03 Spruce catalog has the 3200 at $549, the current website price is $896.

If you think that's bad, the Scott 2000 (the 3200's baby brother) is now going for $1507.00 at Spruce!!!!

Dave Clark · Post by **Dave Clark** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 2:15 pm

$1507 for a 2000? WOW

Guess I'll have to get a crate full of those too