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1873 Rear Swivel Position
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Chuck
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February 4, 2023 - 11:43 pm
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A friend has asked me to post this diagram for him.  He wants to know the exact measurement for the placement of the rear swivel.

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Chuck,

In Pirkle’s book he says the 4.5″ from the toe but he doesn’t specify to what part of the swivel but I would assume to the center.

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Thanks Bob. 

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