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Clifford part number is 535-9193-00 couch weldment frame (black)

I believe Stern recognized this problem and on later runs utilized a
bracket that mounts at a 90 degree angle behind the coil stop end of
the couch weldment to reinforce the back of the coil stop, using an
existing screw and screw hole.

I can get this additional bracket if anyone needs one (or more), price
would be $4, p/n is 535-9307-00. I should also be able to get the couch
weldment itself, if anyone wants to start out fresh in this area.

Dave

Cliffy wrote:
>
> I just fixed a couple coil brackets for Mike Milligan and I see a
> serious design flaw in this bracket. This is the kickout coil mounting
> assembly that goes under the couch (does someone have a part # for this?)
> The problem is that the coil stop is one piece with the weldment and is
> VERY weak at the 90 degree bend. The stop will eventually bend backwards
> allowing the coil and sleeve to pop out and get stuck. The bracket is
> readily available but they haven't apparently fixed the flaw. To fix
> Mike's I welded on a single gusset to support the coil stop. This must
> be welded and ground flat since the assembly mounts flat. Done correctly
> it still leaves room to install the coil and sit flat when mounted.
> I would like to give a notice to Stern about this but would like a part
> number if anyone knows it. Hopefully they will then update their design
> for this critical piece.
> --
> Cliffy - CARGPB2
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