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Old 05-08-2019, 07:00 PM   #1
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Hi, is the radius rod ball cap supposed to be filled with lead to fill in the extra space around the ball? Thanks
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Old 05-08-2019, 07:09 PM   #2
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No. That sounds like someone's attempt to tighten it up after too much slack likely caused front end wobbles. It's not difficult to fix it properly.
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Thanks synchro909, that’s what I figured.
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Old 05-09-2019, 07:44 AM   #4
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Guess black silicone wasn't original either but it could be roofing tar on one I found.
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FWIW. don't forget that there should be both a bottom and a top cap.
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Old 05-09-2019, 10:41 AM   #6
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