Flaperon Actuator Mount Question

For the 5th ed Cruzer, which has the same flap motor set up as the SD, when I attach the motor to the mount it is a tight fit.  With the mount held flat on the bench with one hand if I grab the end of the actuator I can only move it by +/- 0.5".  Basically I can wiggle it a little.  Is that normal or should it move more than that?

(Edit: I'm not sure why the forum is rotating my pics 90 degrees)

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Permalink Reply by William Carter on February 5, 2025 at 8:56am

I heard from Zenith.  The motor should move freely.  I ground of enough of the steel to free up the motor and it works fine now.  Just have to repaint it.

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