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Adding a Machine Gun Mount

 

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1- The first thing will be to find the spot where you will drill the hole for the tube to

come through the top of the tub. Square up to the edge of the tub as shown in Figure 1 & 2.

Using the second loop as a reference point.

 

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2- Measure down the square to 16 1/2 inches as shown in Figure 3 & 4

 

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Mark it and ready your drill motor with the 2 to 2 1/4 inch hole saw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3- Center punch your mark and carefully start the pilot bit into the top of the tub.

 Slowly saw the hole through. Clean up the hole with a file if needed.6

 

Moving to the inside of the tub. Remove the right bumper bolt and set it aside.

You will use it to anchor the foot plate in fig. 7. Just put in to mark the second hole for now.

 

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Drill a 5/16 hole for the upper left anchoring point. Insert the bolt and tighten both up hand tight.

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Thread on the lower tube on the foot plate.

Next, install the upper tube so it fits up to the lower portion and square everything up.

Mark and drill the upper plate holes and remove the tube and paper.

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Clean up the holes and touch up with some paint to prevent rust.

Some silicone sealant is recommended to seal out water on the top plate.

Fit everything together and check that everything is square and snug.

Retighten all bolts and your done.

 

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