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structural joints 
In Response To: The induced friction from compressing the chain plate against RFP would help -- but ultimately, I'm not how much ()
You may be correct.
Fibreglass is pretty soft stuff relative to steel
The chainplates need bedding to avoid leaks. Any such bedding will make for an improved fit and so take advantage of the bolts shear
Messages In This Thread
- Chainplate screwup.
- what kind of bolts are you looking for?
- well, how about this?
- Isn't there a backing plate, Dan?
- I seem to recall warnings about undersized clevis pins
- Dan, do you have the old bolts with you?
- Update, photos and some info. after responses.
- At the very least, put a light load on the chain plate...
