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Some number of builders have found that their elevator horns are a bit short. The accepted fix is to put washers in to fill the resultant gap at assembly time. This in an area that is known to have very limited access. I Had the same problem with mine. Instead of using washers, I made aluminum spacers.
I made two spacers approximately 1-3/8 x 1/2 from some 1/4 aluminum 6061 stock (2024 would also do). If your fit requires a different thickness, file, grind or use appropriate thickness material. I drilled one end to fit the required 1/4 hole. I tapered the other end to about 1/4 to reduce weight. I then fit the spacer with a 1/4 bolt to its position. I oriented the tapered end toward the center of the circular weld that holds the horn to its tubular shaft. Surrounded by welded material, this area should be safe structurally. I drilled two 1/8 holes through the spacer and the horn into the area in the center of the round welded area. Two 1/8 pop rivets hold the spacer in place for assembly, eliminating the need to try to fit washers in a very restricted blind area later on.
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