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Today I have installed the new Mark 7 upgrade onto my Mark V 520 with Power Pro. I upgraded the gas cylinder at the same time I installed the Power Pro. My question involves the mounting of the lift assist leaving space for the knurled nut to be operational on the right Mark 7 mounting. Has anyone worked around this situation? Fjimp

Yes Jim, I installed the double tilt upgrade and the new quick disconnect gas tube on my 520 this past Spring.

I had to move the lift assist brackets about 1 1/4" from the end cap in order to make room for the tilt locking knob. I also noticed that the lower end of the gas tube was interferring with the spacer that connects both lift assist brackets on the bench tubes. I took a round rasp and "milled" a relief space in the spacer.

Getting everything adjusted was frustrating. I'll get to do this whole operation again when I get back down to Gainesville in a few weeks.

8iowa wrote:Yes Jim, I installed the double tilt upgrade and the new quick disconnect gas tube on my 520 this past Spring.

I had to move the lift assist brackets about 1 1/4" from the end cap in order to make room for the tilt locking knob. I also noticed that the lower end of the gas tube was interferring with the spacer that connects both lift assist brackets on the bench tubes. I took a round rasp and "milled" a relief space in the spacer.

Getting everything adjusted was frustrating. I'll get to do this whole operation again when I get back down to Gainesville in a few weeks.

8Iowa, After sending my question I returned to the shop and began attempting to assemble once again. I discovered that the lower attachment fit once I move the bracket out enough to allow the gas tube to connect properly. This also created enough space for the nut to loosen and tighten. Thanks for the advice. Jim