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DWentzell(at)wi.rr.com
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 Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:57 pm Post subject: Tank SB attach screws |
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Hello,
I noticed that a couple builders had a problem with the button head cap
screw stripping. I experienced the same problem but in a more accessible
location, and even that was very difficult to remove. My solution for the
tank access covers was to use socket head cap screws. The head is actually
knurled, and sticks up about .125 so if the hex drive does strip there is
something there to easily grip and back it out. McMaster Carr carries them.
David Wentzell - RV6 - 233DW (60 hrs)
Racine, Wisconsin
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Hopperdhh(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:12 pm Post subject: Tank SB attach screws |
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Listers,
Since this is the hot topic right now, here's a suggestion. Buy a few new
no. 2 Phillips dry wall screw driver bits. Get the kind that have the
serrations at the tip. These will bite into the screws and not strip them out.
They can be taped into a 1/4 inch socket with a turn or two of electrical tape
and turned with a ratchet handle. There's my $.02 worth.
Dan Hopper
RV-7A Flying 144 hours
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randy(at)romeolima.com
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:43 pm Post subject: Tank SB attach screws |
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| Quote: | I noticed that a couple builders had a problem with the button head cap
screw stripping. I experienced the same problem but in a more accessible
location, and even that was very difficult to remove. My solution for the
tank access covers was to use socket head cap screws. The head is actually
knurled, and sticks up about .125 so if the hex drive does strip there is
something there to easily grip and back it out. McMaster Carr carries
them.
David Wentzell - RV6 - 233DW (60 hrs)
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My own thoughts exactly...
http://www.romeolima.com/RV8/Pictures/Mvc-378x.jpg
Good idea to add some washers also.
Randy Lervold
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jhstarn(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:19 pm Post subject: Tank SB attach screws |
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Shorter solution, go to Sears Tool Dept. spend 7 bucks for 1/4" hex head
angle ratchet. Back of ratchet to working end is at least an inch shorter
than the 1/4" ratchet, socket & #2 hex insert. KABONG Do Not Archive (it's
in there from before)
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