Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe, Assembly Manual

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With the frame at 4” ride height in the front and the help of a friend, open the nose until the Fog light
area of the nose is parallel with the ground. Use a ratchet strap or some rope to hold the nose in this
position until the struts are in place.
The taller strut bracket for the nose should be positioned with the bracket starting 7
⅛
” from the top of
the nose support rib. The bracket should be on the outside of the rib with the strut ball pointing in. The
stud should be
7 /
16
” from the side of the rib to allow clearance for the strut. Mark the locations of the
mounting holes.
Use a
7 /
32
” drill bit for the mounting screws.
Attach the strut brackets to the nose support. Tighten the locknuts but do not crush the support.
Attach the shaft end of the strut to the nose-mounted bracket.
Attach the frame mounted bracket to the body end of the strut.
Hold the strut against the frame so the ball faces out. Mark the mounting holes on the frame.
Use a
7 /
32
” Drill bit for the mounting screws.
Attach the strut brackets to the frame.