In a message dated 02/12/02 8:44:47 AM, tune4@earthlink.net writes: << If I clamp the front down tightly, the rear (tail) will > raise about three inches (the new pinblock is exactly > where the old one was). Is this normal? I was worried > that bolting it down that much would stress the plate. Thanks. > Ron >> Ron; Basically I agree with Paul's comments......... S&S is noted for having 'fly away' tails vis a vis plates at the bass section... :-) It is not unusual in any manner for the tail to not fit down with the plate web fasteners screwed in. The usual is anywhere from 3/4" to 1 1/4 "...though I must admit to not remembering any as drastic as your 3" ! thingee.............. If you are confident about your pinblock fitting/plate dowels then I would fasten the plate web down.......then....starting at the treble end of the plate perimeter install (finger tight) the plate fasteners in succession until you arrive at the 'twisted tail'. then going back to the treble...... start tightening each in succession, just a little, and continue doing so until you have all the fasteners down firmly even if this takes 4/5 trips around the plate to do so. Keep an eye on the 'flying tail' as you do the tightening and you should be able to see the gap close quickly and easily........again I have never dealt with this wide of a gap but I have 'heard' of other techs having such............... Jim Bryant (FL)
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