When I installed my Lake Lite / Lift Tech Motor kit, I did not used the spacer that was included, because it didn't seem to fit correctly and was better without it. I found that was a mistake. This video shows my error and how I fixed it by installing the spacer and making an adjustment to the strap clamped to the motor housing.
The video link below will show my original installation:
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