I am open to ANY that have a better idea, but I just got a Manimal to fit a 14.5" and am pretty disappointed. I may grind a new flat spot.
Fact is you need to put some Ospho or something after the weld anyway.
Here's the rub. A machinist or engineer should have thought this through. I am neither. The unopened, ungrooved side is keyed downward when mounted. That gives the downward force and keeps dirt from being blown up from the gas. Okay, what I wanted. But putting the two flats for the wrench on the sides is just plain stupid!! The flats -one or both- are where you will drill, pin, and weld. You have to to be able to slide gas blocks, etc. over it. That's what it was designed for.
Most welds are left showing to keep the ATF aware the work was done. SO, is this some badge of honor? Not really.
WHY didn't they machine the wrench flats on the top and bottom. Drill, pin, and weld on the bottom with no uglies showing. DUH!!
Fact is you need to put some Ospho or something after the weld anyway.
Here's the rub. A machinist or engineer should have thought this through. I am neither. The unopened, ungrooved side is keyed downward when mounted. That gives the downward force and keeps dirt from being blown up from the gas. Okay, what I wanted. But putting the two flats for the wrench on the sides is just plain stupid!! The flats -one or both- are where you will drill, pin, and weld. You have to to be able to slide gas blocks, etc. over it. That's what it was designed for.
Most welds are left showing to keep the ATF aware the work was done. SO, is this some badge of honor? Not really.
WHY didn't they machine the wrench flats on the top and bottom. Drill, pin, and weld on the bottom with no uglies showing. DUH!!