Yes the instructions did warn about the cross threading..that is what I said.
I also loosened both bolts..and it looked
like a clear shot.
But that bolt is at a slight angle and
with me on my back,looking upside down.
I took my time with it..
At that point with the bolt in and snug.
the plate sat flush with the crossmember
at the rear of the plate.
So when i put in the two 1/2 inch blocks
there,it seemed that I twisting the plate
to get them in.
once I backed off the tank bolt,the front
edge you say you had to trim,fit for me.
that seem to be the right thing to do.
All I was saying is the that tank bolt was
a pain ,the rest of the install was no problem.


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