Hello there,
After talking to Ron Frazier, I realized there are at least 3 different
over-riders that all appear to be the same looking from the front.
1) the normally seen one, a simple stamping held on by a carriage bolt
2) an over-rider with a rather complex cage welded in the has fingers
extending from the plate that
wrap around the inside face of the over-rider. (Ron has one and took
pictures)
3) an over-rider, thicker in main steel structure. with a simple flat
plate of steel brazed in the inside of
the over-rider that is tapped to receive a fixing bolt
I panicked as I discussed my (#3) style as I hadn't noticed the threads on
the plate. Ron brought up the fact that there was no way I could get a bolt
through from the inside and having a bolt the front face of the
over-rider would prevent the rubber buffers sitting correctly. I called the
chrome
shop and he assured me that all three were tapped.
Whew!
More than you ever wanted to know about over-riders. Any other styles out
there?
And yes, to prevent rust I will coat them with baby seal blubber from
Maine in the winter.
Best regards,
Jim Armstrong
Mk 1A
382002083
LRXFE
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