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    Default Insert too Long Question

    Ordered & just received parts (Spar & Insert) for my Classic 4 Speedster - turns out the parts are for the new series 7 ... insert is about 6.75 inches longer / spar is thicker (wall dims) but same diameter - anybody else have a similar prob?? If so, how did you resolve the problem? It would be nice to just 'split the difference' with the insert (extra 3+ inches at each end) / more rivets / simple fix?? but will do whatever's necessary to get back on track!!

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    John Rockit

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    Default Re: Insert too Long Question

    Curious. Is the part you received the one the factory supplies for a Model IV repair or did they send you the wrong part?
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    Default Re: Insert too Long Question

    Quote Originally Posted by HighWing View Post
    Curious. Is the part you received the one the factory supplies for a Model IV repair or did they send you the wrong part?
    Not sure - got the insert directly from the folks at KF - I'm figuring it's the wrong part … sure hope I don't have to wait another year to get the right part

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    Default Re: Insert too Long Question

    Let me know how you make out. I need one of these too for my model 6
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    Default Re: Insert too Long Question

    It’s a stronger and stiffer spar so would have thought it should be ok. But to confirm and get advice on installation, call the factory. They are there to help you.
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    Default Re: Insert too Long Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Esser View Post
    Let me know how you make out. I need one of these too for my model 6
    Everything seems to have worked out ... got a note from John @ KF about it - ended up cutting the insert down to the same size as the Mod 4's insert / 'notched' it with a skinny blade / cleaned it up with some 320 / 360 / 400 & denatured alcohol / slid the parts together & rivetted them together as per inst for the Mod 4 (Speedster)! Hope to get the Epoxy on it today. Just as a heads up, the parts are a little thicker (beefier) than on the Mod 4 (spar walls are thicker & so are the inserts) added just over a lb to the total weight of the based on the original - love it when a story has a happy ending

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    Default Re: Insert too Long Question

    That is great John. Glad the factory could clarify that.
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