THUNDER TIGER Piper J-3 Cub Assembly Manual page 14

STABILIZER ASSEMBLY
Install the tail wheel and secure in place with the provided wheel
collar. (Photo 55)
Photo 55
Locate the elevator control horn on the right elevator with the
clevis holes in line with the hinge line. Drill 2 5/64"(2mm) holes using
the control horn base as a template. Secure the elevator control horn
to the elevator using 2 M2x15 screws and the control horn backplate.
(Photo 56)
Photo 56
Using the same procedure as for the elevator control horn, install
the rudder control on the left side of the rudder. (Photo 57)
Photo 57
ENGINE & FUEL TANK INST.
Locate the rubber spacer and adjustable engine mount. Hold in
place on the fuselage firewall and verify fit. Mount the rubber spacer
and engine mount to the firewall but do not secure it in place at this
time. (Photo 58)
Photo 58
Assemble the fuel tank as shown taking care to insure that the fuel
tank clunk is not restricted in motion. (Photo 59)
Photo 59
Cut three 6-8" pieces of standard fuel tubing to length. Install them
on the fuel tank nipples and install the fuel tank in the fuel tank com-
partment. Note that it is easier to feed the lines through the firewall
if they are tied together with a piece of line and pulled through.
(Photo 60)
Secure the tank in place with small foam blocks or foam rubber.
(Photo 61)
Photo 60
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Photo 61