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Re: REFLECTOR: front control bearing



Dale,

> both David Doshey and I winched
> when we saw how it was held in with two countersunk screws by using the heads
> of the fastener. It pulls the bolt out of true, doesn't supply a great deal of
> capture and looks shoddy, even if it has worked for 14 years. We both have
> plans to toss a piece of aluminum on a lathe and make a proper piece to hold
> this bearing and several others as well.


Holy cow! I'd forgotten all about that. I never used those screws for the
reasons you mention. I assumed it was an error in the manual. I used flat-head
screws. But I like your aluminum idea even better. This is not a part you want
to slip out. 

Best,
Dave Black
SW RG TopDoor