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Old 09-04-2020, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DonV View Post
Yes sir. The upward bend on the aft end must translate fore and aft a bit as the leaf spring flexes which if even a small amount results in rubbing contact. Over time even the anodized aluminum loses out to the steel spring- My theory anyway. In jet engine hardware I have seen wear even if the translation movement almost seemed microscopic.
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