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While my engine is out for rebuild, I am doing the tuxedo mod! The plate as is has ribs offset from the mounting holes. If you tighten the screws down, the new plate will warp. I used JB Weld to glue 2 grade #8 3/8 washers to the plate to provide the same spacing as the ribs. It now is solid and straight when I tighten everything down (pictures 1-3, 3 showing warp).
I also ground off the heads of some longer bolts, to align everything during assembly (picture 4). I leave two in and screw in the third screw. Then I remove one and add another cover screw, and onto the last one.
Lastly (also picture 4, upper left screw) I have some short screws so I can run the engine with the cover off (for timing adjustments).
I did NOT yet cut the notch in my outer cover, since I am still using the original stator. However, if it fails, I can cut the wires and notch at that time.
I also ground off the heads of some longer bolts, to align everything during assembly (picture 4). I leave two in and screw in the third screw. Then I remove one and add another cover screw, and onto the last one.
Lastly (also picture 4, upper left screw) I have some short screws so I can run the engine with the cover off (for timing adjustments).
I did NOT yet cut the notch in my outer cover, since I am still using the original stator. However, if it fails, I can cut the wires and notch at that time.
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