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Old 08-12-2013, 08:35 AM
swixtt swixtt is offline
 
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Default gap fairing Rivets

so i'm just setting my Gap Fairings and sure do think the 3-3 is a little short. what have you guys done? i can get the -3 set to almost the right size but it invades the dimple without much showing.
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Old 08-12-2013, 12:00 PM
Bevan Bevan is offline
 
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It's a well known issue that Van's rivet callouts are sometimes a little short. Don't know if Van's just made a mistake or didn't account for any primer, or if the rivet call out is a suggested starting point or what. Whatever the case, I would suggest that you adjust to use the rivet that results in the proper sized "shop" head. Use a rivet guage until your eye gets callibrated. Once you get the rivet size and eyeball zero'd in, thing will go together quick.

Where in BC are you located?

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