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14A Muffler Shroud Side Rivet

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There one rivet in the Muffler Shroud Side F-01453-L, R, to the bottom F-01483-L, R forward skin that I can't figure out how to set. It is the second to last hole from aft. Thought about bending up the flange on the Muffler Shroud side so I can back-rivet, and then bend back, but that seems extreme. Is there a better way?

Thanks.
 

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There one rivet in the Muffler Shroud Side F-01453-L, R, to the bottom F-01483-L, R forward skin that I can't figure out how to set. It is the second to last hole from aft. Thought about bending up the flange on the Muffler Shroud side so I can back-rivet, and then bend back, but that seems extreme. Is there a better way?

Thanks.
A plain mushroom set should fit under the flange to allow back riveting.
The rivet in the first hole appears to be over-driven so suggest measuring it and replacing if necessary.
 
A plain mushroom set should fit under the flange to allow back riveting.
The rivet in the first hole appears to be over-driven so suggest measuring it and replacing if necessary.
Thanks for the feedback, Paul. My mushroom head is too thick, but I found another that looks like it will work.
The first hole rivet is destined to be replaced, along with a couple others on that line. The SS shroud parts have been giving me trouble :(
 
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