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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Dennis on October 05, 2003, 09:53:09 am

Title: Finally....
Post by: Dennis on October 05, 2003, 09:53:09 am

well, I got finally got sick and tired of waiting for the proper bushings from Risse to mount my Astro-5, so I went down to Home Depot and picked up some brass washers to use to make up the little gaps between the bushings I have and the mounting plates. There is still a tiny amount of play in the upper mount (less than 1mm by my measure). Is this going to cause  a big problem?
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Title: Re: Finally....
Post by: pedro on October 05, 2003, 10:14:47 am

probably not, but if you have access to a local machine shop, they may be able to solve your prob. Or ride as is now until you get the proper parts.

Title: Re: Finally....
Post by: Scott on October 05, 2003, 04:49:30 pm

Cut what you need from an aluminum soda can with sturdy scissors- hand file/sand for the closest 1/1000th.  Worked for my swap from NR2 to NR5 and required 15 minutes effort.  Thicker aluminum can be cut from "step flashing" found at any lumber store in their roofing dept.