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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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Look to the left of transmission filler tube. Am I missing a bolt?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 11:22 PM
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No brother. Mine has the same hole. '12 FLS
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Cup holder mount?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 11:24 AM
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I made a horn bracket and mounted my horn in there using the open threaded hole.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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Thanks. Should have a service manual by next week. Won't ask as many dumb questions.
 
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You'll find many unattached wires and unfilled holes if you look hard enough. Not all models require hookups
 
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