Electra Estate Wagon V8-350 5.7L DSL VIN N FI (1984)
Roof Rack Frame: All Technical Service Bulletins
Roof Rack - Installation Difficulties
Bulletin 84-10-13
Date
May '84
Ref. No.. 84-207-10
SUBJECT:
INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES WITH CENTURY ROOF RACK (V55)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1984 CENTURY CUSTOM AND ESTATE WAGON
We have heard of some poor fitting roof rack causing installation difficulties on the 1984 Century has been received.
The condition may be due to the cross rails being 6 mm (1/4") too long. This requires the side rail supports to be forced inboard on installation and
prevents fore and aft adjusment of the cross rails.
This condition has been corrected by the supplier. However, those cars already produced may require the following revisions of the cross rails to permit
free movement:
1.
Remove 6 mm (1/4") from one end of each cross rail.
2.
Drill a new 6 mm (1/4") hole 9 mm (3/8") from the revised end to align with the hole in the slider.
3.
Remove all sharp edges with a file and assemble the rack per the instructions in the package.
When installing the threaded plate in the slider, inspect the plate for burrs on the corners. Assemble the plate in the slider so the large burr will follow the
groove in the side rail and not bite into the metal when tightened. DO NOT grind the burr off as the protective coating will be broken and the plate will
rust.
There have also been instances of screws missing from the packages. The following is a list of the screws and nuts used in the roof luggage carrier
package.
14002806 Plate - Roof Luggage Carrier Rail Slider Lock 14002805 Screw and Washer Assembly - Special Hex M6 X 1 X 20.0 11508000 Screw - Oval T
