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 Post subject: Stripped thread
PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:06 pm 
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Location: Lowell Indiana
Threads that are built in frame for my left side cover are stripped out. Any ideas to fix. I will have to look real close maybe theres enough in there to tap out to larger size. Using original knob type fastener not a big issue

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 Post subject: Re: Stripped thread
PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:16 pm 

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 Post subject: Re: Stripped thread
PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:17 pm 
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Gregz wrote:
I will have to look real close maybe theres enough in there to tap out to larger size. Using original knob type fastener not a big issue


That's one way to fix it. I drilled out my left side cover's frame thread and re-tapped it to 1/4-20 about 32 years ago and it's still holding. I make the bolt good and tight, too.

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 Post subject: Re: Stripped thread
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:40 am 
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You could use a longer bolt with a "nyloc" nut on the back of the bracket so it isn't overtightened (to break the covers tab off) nor come loose??


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 Post subject: Re: Stripped thread
PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:46 pm 
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Correction: I just had my left cover off, and I used a 5/16-18, not a 1/4-20 bolt.

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 Post subject: Re: Stripped thread
PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:38 pm 
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I don't know what size the screw is, I went to Ace Hardware, found some suitable knobs and tapped the frame for them - worked great!

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