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Time to fit the F-766C plate to the F-766A channel

I decided to read ahead on this part after some problems that other builders had with this installation on their websites. The instructions are wrong for this installation. They state "Centerline the F-766C plate and match drill it to the F-766A channel. Rivet the pieces together and drill the bolt hole full size." If you rivet the pieces together and then drill the bolt hole, there is no way to expand the size of the hole in the F-766A channel to 5/8" to accomodate the nut that will be installed later. Keep reading below and you'll see what I'm talking about. The picture shows where I clecoed and drilled the F-766C plate using the holes in the F-766A as a drilling guide. I also went ahead and drilled the 1/4" bolt hole in the middle.

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