Base Reassembly(A)

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This thread is intended to illustrate a method of reassembling the base(bench tubes).

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Notice the WAY(upper) tube is 3/4" shorter than the BENCH(lower) tube. This 3/4" difference in length should be the same for any "Mini" or "Shorty" SS which has been cut down in length(width).

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Notice the Bench tube is butted up against a stop(rib) in the end casting(Hinge end). Push BOTH Bench tubes(the longer ones) up against their stop and tighten the two bolts securely. If you have an older model which did not include the washers under the bolt heads, I recommend you add some.

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Push the other end cap(clamp end) onto the other end of the tubes. Notice the tubes are inserted just up to the edge of the casting. Tighten the two bolts securely. See washer recommendation above.

This thread is one of several which illustrate a method for reassembling a Mark V. Please post a reply and inform me of any errors or confusion. They WILL be fixed!

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Push the other end cap(clamp end) onto the other end of the tubes. Notice the tubes are inserted just up to the edge of the casting. Tighten the two bolts securely. ...

This leaves at least 3/8" of air between the way tube end and the cap or stop.
Somethin doesn't add up.
?-- ah, possibly another vintage or version discrapency, me wonders.

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This leaves at least 3/8" of air between the way tube end and the cap or stop.
Somethin doesn't add up.
?-- ah, possibly another vintage or version discrapency, me wonders.
This end cap does not have a 'stop' cast in. If the tube protrudes too far from the edge of the casting, it will interfere with an spt tube inserted fron the 'top'. The 'other' end cap HAS a stop cast in(see prev pix).