Brake line hydraulic swivel

[GAdams]

We did a gear swing with the swivel removed and confirmed there was no interference or stress on the line. The line we have is teflon and the IA would be more comfortable changing the line back to the original material if we were going to eliminate the swivel. I wanted the swivel and so we installed the swivel and confirmed proper operation of the gear with no brake line stress, wear points or interference. The IA is happy and the aircraft has been returned to service.

[Learjetter]

Where is this mystical swivel located on a G model? my parts and service manual google-fu is failing me.

[Rick Erwin]

Learjetter, on a G (P-model) it is visible from the outside of the airplane. Kneel just aft of the landing gear leg and look inboard of the gear leg about 18 inches, or so.

Rick

[wslade2]

Confirming that the substitute swivel by Phenix works is some pretty awesome news. Solves a major conundrum for 337 mankind.

[GAdams]

Hey Skymaster People, After further investigation it has been determined that the aforementioned swivel does not swivel quite enough when tightened down. I owe you all a big APOLOGY. We cannot find a OEM swivel nor a suitable substitute so we are going to install a new teflon/cotton/rubber hose as per the original parts catalog for older 337's and proceed with that fix. We will inspect frequently for wear and report back. Again I jumped the gun from enthusiasm and was too quick to post my findings. So Sorry. BBQ crow tonight for dinner.

[Kim Geyer]

Have any of y’all checked into the swivels from McFarland

[YankeeClipper]

Just thought I would point out in this thread, as I believe I did in another, that Rob Air repair in Washington will do an exchange or repack your own serviceable swivels. As of this year he's charging 500 each, with $1,000 core if yours is not serviceable.