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Section 9a: Installing the Main Landing Gear—J3 <strong>Cub</strong>Parts Needed• Fuselage assembly• Main landing gear• Main landing gear bolt 4mm x 20mm (4)• 4mm washer (4)• Main wheels (2)• Axles (2)• Wheel collar w/setscrew (4)• Landing gear wires (2)• Landing gear bracket w/hardware (4)• Bungee coversStep 2. Mix at least 1/2 ounce of 6-minute epoxy. Spread theepoxy into the slot of the bungee and place it onto the wire asmarked in the previous step. Epoxy the thin balsa strip intothe slot of the bungee and wipe away any excess epoxy usingrubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Position the wire 90-degreesto the wire as shown. Repeat the process for the other bungeeand wire, making sure to make a left and a right wire. Set themaside and allow the epoxy to cure.ATools and Adhesives Needed• Phillips screwdriver• Hex Wrench: 1/16"• Adjustable wrench• Ratchet w/1/2" socket• 6-minute epoxy• Threadlock• Felt-tipped pen• Rubbing alcohol• Paper towelsBStep 1. Locate the two landing gear wires. Measure 2" from thebend of each wire and make a mark as shown. This will be thelocation of the bungee.C29
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