Preassembly
■ Norseman and Sta-Lok Studs
Subtract 12
/
" (311 mm) from your pin-to-pin headstay length and cut the wire at that point.
1
4
/
1
12
"
4
(311 mm)
■ Rod Adapter Studs
Subtract 13
/
" (337 mm) from your pin-to-pin headstay length and cut the rod at that point.
1
4
/
1
13
"
4
(337 mm)
March 2003
Remember the old adage, "measure twice, cut once."
When the headstay is shortened 12
thirds open, allowing adjustment of the headstay length.
If necessary you may shorten your headstay up to 14" (356 mm), but shortening a wire
more than 12
/
" (311 mm) will limit headstay adjustment.
1
4
If the length of the turnbuckle being removed is over 14" (356 mm) a toggle must be
used to compensate. Be sure to change the headstay length measurement to reflect the
use of this toggle.
Length Check: Check your length by opening the terminal, removing the "cone", and
placing the fitting on the wire. The distance from the center of the eye at the top of
the wire to the end of the stud should be equal to the pin-to-pin headstay length
less 8
/
" (216 mm).
1
2
Remember the old adage, "measure twice, cut once."
If the cut point is on the upper part of your turnbuckle, but below the actual
rod, tap the turnbuckle up the rod to free the coldhead from the turnbuckle
and cut the rod at the correct point.
When the headstay is shortened 13
half to two thirds open, allowing adjustment of the headstay length.
If necessary you may shorten your headstay up to 15" (381 mm), but
shortening a rod more than 13
If the length of the turnbuckle being removed is over 15" (381 mm) a toggle must be used
to compensate. Change the headstay length measurement to relfect the use of this toggle.
Use only rod adapter studs provided by Harken to insure the length and threads are correct.
Length Check: Check your length by placing the rod fitting alongside the rod with the
nosepiece in its proper position. The distance from the center of the eye at the top of
the headstay to the end of the stud should be equal to the pin-to-pin headstay length
less 8
/
" (210 mm).
1
4
/
" (311 mm) the turnbuckle will be one half to two
1
4
Pin-to-pin headstay length less 8
Longueur d'axe à axe de l´étai moins 216 mm
Vorstaglänge Bolzen-Bolzen-Mass abzüglich 216 mm
Lunghezza perno-a-perno dello strallo diminuita di 216 mm
/
" (337 mm) the turnbuckle will be one
1
4
/
" (337 mm) will limit headstay adjustment.
1
4
Pin-to-pin headstay length less 8
Longueur d'axe à axe de l´étai moins 210 mm
Vorstaglänge Bolzen-Bolzen-Mass abzüglich 210 mm
Lunghezza perno-a-perno dello strallo diminuita di 210 mm
Unit 1 MKIII
Cutting Headstay to Length
/
" (216 mm)
1
2
/
" (210 mm)
1
4
10