msetexas
05-24-2007, 11:29 AM
I have a 1999 vrs 230 and one of the two screws holding down the electric actuator for the engine cover has become stripped. I have tried to "fix the strip" with a product called Titan (it's just a resin of some sort that is used to fill the hole while reattaching the screw) but was unsuccessful. I am contemplating using a stainless steel toggle bolt but I am concerned about the depth of the deck at this location. My other option is to use a bigger screw in the same hole. Any thoughts?
Second, any advice on closing the engine cover - exactly when is the engine cover sufficiently down and when to let go of the switch to stop the actuator? The actuator says 500lbs (if I remember correctly) - does the actuator also "pull" 500 lbs when it is closing, or is this just a lift power? If it's 500 when closing, is there any way to keep the screws from stripping from the deck?
Thanks in advance for anny ideas or suggestions.
Mark
Second, any advice on closing the engine cover - exactly when is the engine cover sufficiently down and when to let go of the switch to stop the actuator? The actuator says 500lbs (if I remember correctly) - does the actuator also "pull" 500 lbs when it is closing, or is this just a lift power? If it's 500 when closing, is there any way to keep the screws from stripping from the deck?
Thanks in advance for anny ideas or suggestions.
Mark