Posted for Aaron Collins <nwacollins@centurytel.net>:

> Rob, Scott,
>
> Could this be a possible solution and/or addition? . . .
>
> If the original builder had to add any BID between the aft GM5 plate and
>the forward face of the rear center spar to take up any fore to aft slack of
>the GM1 weldment, could that BID be removed to gain some clearance room? Of
>course, you would probably have to add back the same bid to the aft face of
>the GM12 and GM13 phenolic mounting points so as to take up that same fore to
>aft slack that existed originally.
>
> If there is BID behind the GM5 and you remove it for clearance, the
>original bolts mounting the GM5 through the aft spar may now be a bit too
>long. Scott is always good to remind us about proper bolt length so check
>that thread count.
>
> Regards,
>
> Aaron