[64yellowbird]

I just repaired my power antenna on my Heritage by cannibalizing the good motor from a 79 Continental. Mine was stuck up with a perfect mast (was like that when I bought it). When I got it all done I noticed the mast does not go down all the way into the fender. It sticks up a couple inches. Is this normal on these older power antennas? It is definitely going down all the way (as far as it can possibly go). Just seems odd to me they would design it this way.
I saw no evidence of anyone tampering with it in the past.
I can post a pic if that would help?