As I said, that used to be part of the instructions in all model kits. I suppose it sort of slipped through the cracks over the years. Please do this same thing to your landing gear where the wheel collars go as well. It does not require a big flat area, just enough to allow the set screw to have a true flat area to seat. Otherwise, it's kind of like trying to balance a pencil on a round ball.

Bill, AMA 4720

I did not hear back from you, how did you make out with the set screw and the flat spot on the nose gear wire?

Bill, AMA 4720

It would have been nice to have heard how you guys come out with the problems that you were having.

Bill, AMA 4720

I now have taken the motor to the LHS and parts are on order, There seem to know what is wrong, only problem parst are hard to get. I'll let you know what comes out of this.

roltech

How did you come out with the parts order?

Bill, AMA 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1

Okay, People, Here is the thread that I spoke of. As you can see from the previous post/s it was seriously aimed at helping. Let's try to work through your difficult issue/s and get your bird flyable.

Bill, AMA 4720
WACO Brotherhood #1

One other question - I couldnt tell from the pictures. Did you have the fuel to the carb going through the easy-filler? If so, those are notorious for developing very small air leaks, causing the symptoms you describe. I have had a friend of mine chase that thing for days on a 4-stroke. Replaced the valve and all was right with the world.
Dunno; just a thought.

Thanks for getting back! The motor is still at the LHS, last thing they told me that they had a part for it and they would try to install it and will let me know, (very slow process) so if ever they get it going I will post the results.

roltech