For those brave souls who are contemplating Mod 71 (Nose suspension
springs) on a completed Europa, here are some hard won useful tips:
1) Make sure both springs are attached to the mid (upper) frame bar
before attaching either spring to the lower bar! If you do not heed this,
there is a good chance the lower bar will be torqued and rotate, forcing
the stop beam laterally toward the unattached spring side. There will then
not be enough room on the upper bar between the vertical struts and the
stop bar to engage the upper hook of the spring.
2) If the spring will not fit the space provided at the top, intentionally
banana the spring at the top, pointing forward by removing the top three
helical ring spacer bolts.
3) Use a liberal number of AN5 bolts with the suggested AN4 spacer bolts.
4) Have Antiseptic spray handy for the excoriated dorsums of your hands.
5) This experience is a good opportunity to practice and expand your
salty vocabulary.
6) Have a 1" diameter pry (wrecking) bar handy!
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Ira N224XS
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