(Bag D) We are now going to assemble the pivot ball
sockets and fasten them to the t-plate. *We suggest
using 600 grit sandpaper to sand the steel balls and
polishing them with polishing compound. * The
sockets consist of two halves and one steel ball.
Place the socket half with the shoulder on it into the t-
plate. Next , place the steel ball into the socket and
then place the sockets top half onto the ball. Now use
four 2-56x5/16 BHCS to fasten the socket to the t-plate. Repeat this procedure
for the other pivot socket. You will need to make sure that the balls move freely
in the sockets when the screws are tightened. This will insure proper operation
(Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
We are now ready to assemble the rear pod. (Bag D)
Take the bottom plate and lay it on a flat surface with
the long ear of the bottom plate pointing to the right.
Now you will need to take the 0-degree rear steer
slugs (Also available in ½ deg increments ) and look
at the shoulder on them. If you look at the end
opposite to the end with the hole you will notice that
it has a flat side. This makes them so that they will
only go in the bottom plate in one direction. Look at the bottom plate to see
which way they go in and then press them into the bottom plate. It is also helpful
to take an x-acto knife and slightly bevel the edges where the slug fits into the
bottom plate. This will help get it started into the bottom plate as this is a fairly
snug fit. You may have to use a bolt, nut, and washer to pull the slug into place.
You can put them in either the standard or offset position (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
Now we will attach the t-plate to the bottom plate. You will need to use three 4-
40x3/8 BHCS and three 4-40 aluminum locknuts. Screw the BHCS into the front
holes of the bottom plate.
All of the screws in the pod will fit tight to insure
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