I'm in the throes of installing my Skybolt cowl fasteners (adjustable SK-213, if I recall correctly).  It's pretty easy, although the fasteners are difficult to engage and disengage with the black adjustment pin still installed.  (The innards are free to spin.) 

 

I tried removing the pin on a non-installed receptacle and it was difficult to put the pin back in for subsequent readjustment.  (Actually it was difficult to pull the locking ring out with a pick.  Once that was accomplished it was easy to reinstall the pin.)

 

My question is this -- if I adjust it properly now, prior to primer and paint, will I need to redjust them after paint?  If not, I'll just set them now and pull out the pins.

 

Thanks!

 

- Rob Wolf