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The Governor
08-08-2005, 10:17 PM
Can someone please tell me how I can tighten these bolts? They are not getting tight when I put a wrench to 'em.
:eek:
The Governor
08-08-2005, 10:18 PM
Here's another pic.....
Maristar210
08-08-2005, 10:26 PM
Can someone please tell me how I can tighten these bolts? They are not getting tight when I put a wrench to 'em.
:eek:
Your arms are hairy. I guess that is okay.
Is there a nut on the bottom side that is spinning as you attempt to tighten? Simple I know but did you look?
Good Luck...
Steve
ski_king
08-08-2005, 10:32 PM
Is that a lag bolt, or a machine screw?
It is theraded into your fiberglass stringer.
If machine screw, is there a threaded insert that can be replaced.
I know, questions, but no answers.
6ballsisall
08-08-2005, 10:33 PM
This sounds like a Jim question! Oh Jim?????
Maristar210
08-08-2005, 10:34 PM
Is that a lag bolt, or a machine screw?
It is theraded into your fiberglass stringer.
If machine screw, is there a threaded insert that can be replaced.
I know, questions, but no answers.
If it is a lag bolt then why are you tightening it. Does it vibrate? Please elaborate for a resolution. Thanks Steve
The Governor
08-08-2005, 10:38 PM
I'm tightening them because they're loose. Visibly loose. HELP! :eek
6ballsisall
08-08-2005, 10:41 PM
Well if you owned any other brand boat I'd say go to Lowes and get you some lumber cuz you got rotten stringers but you are cool and got an MC :headbang:
Maybe Jim will catch this thread and chime in. I'd think there would have to be metal inserts in there as metal bolts to screw would seem to get trashed pretty quick :confused:
The Governor
08-08-2005, 10:45 PM
Your arms are hairy. I guess that is okay.
Thanks for noticing! :D My wife thanks God my back doesn't look like that! :purplaugh
east tx skier
08-09-2005, 10:24 AM
So, are there locking nuts? Is there an insert.
/BUMP
The Governor
08-09-2005, 09:27 PM
......anyone?
MarkP
08-09-2005, 09:46 PM
......anyone?
I think if they are that loose and wont tighten, I would try to take one out to see for yourself what your dealing with. If I get the chance after I put the kids to bed tonight I’ll try to take a look at my 93..
If you look into the bolt hole with a flashlight, you may see a metal plate below the fiberglass. If you do, you can drill it out and re-thread it for the next larger bolt. If you don't see a plate, you can fill te hole with MarineTex and redrill it. JB Weld will also work well for this.
6ballsisall
08-09-2005, 09:50 PM
And there you have it, direct from the master. :headbang: :headbang: :worthy:
The Governor
08-09-2005, 09:59 PM
If you look into the bolt hole with a flashlight, you may see a metal plate below the fiberglass. If you do, you can drill it out and re-thread it for the next larger bolt. If you don't see a plate, you can fill te hole with MarineTex and redrill it. JB Weld will also work well for this.
Thank you!! :worthy:
MarkP
08-09-2005, 10:07 PM
Well, I wont look at my 93 then:headbang: .. I'll have a beer..
6ballsisall
08-09-2005, 10:16 PM
Well, I wont look at my 93 then:headbang: .. I'll have a beer..
Why stop at one? :wavey:
BriEOD
08-09-2005, 10:19 PM
Well, I wont look at my 93 then:headbang: .. I'll have a beer..
Of course when you say beer I'm sure you mean some gourmet beer. I mean you can't drink a simple Bud Lt. You probably buy some guchie beer that's 12$ a 6 pack, right? Just like the Tequilla!! 8p
6ballsisall
08-09-2005, 10:21 PM
Of course when you say beer I'm sure you mean some gourmet beer. I mean you can't drink a simple Bud Lt. You probably buy some guchie beer that's 12$ a 6 pack, right? Just like the Tequilla!! 8p
Nothing wrong with high end taste buds :smile:
Workin' 4 Toys
08-09-2005, 11:54 PM
Nothing wrong with high end taste buds :smile:
Nice TJ!!???