Kitfox 1 linkage question

[avidflyer]

Hi guys, last fall I picked up a Kitfox 1 project that needed some TLC. I'm doing that now. In going over the plane, I came across this bunch of washers on the linkage just downstream of the joysticks. The next control rod downstream from this 90 degree one has quite a bit of threads showing on both ends as well. It's as if the joysticks are mounted to far towards the passenger side of the plane. They look like they are in the right place though. I don't have a build manual for it. My Avids are built pretty much the same way, but sure don't have that big stack of washers. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Jim Chuk