Diamond Plate Roofing Screw Holes Stripped...84FC

[Rob Robinson]

David later BB went away from the good SS screws you have and used 1/4"
cheap tech screws. These too loosened up over time. I have replaced all the
roof screws on three or four 90s BB with one inch long Hex Head 5/16" SS Lag
Screws. When 5/16" proved too loose or I screwed up and stripped out a hole
I then went up one notch to 3/8". I recommend you put a dob of urethane
sealant in each hole before inserting new lag screw. I used the same method,
but without any sealant, to replace all the fasteners in the goat rails as
well. Good luck.


On 27/09/06, bluebird3208 wrote:
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "dthollis1961"
> wrote:
> >
> > My diamond plate is held down with #14 stainless sheet metal screws
> > and about 2 dozen will not pull down tight. #14 is the largest size
> > screw I've found, so my idea is to seal the stripped ones as well as I
> > can and then sink a new one right next to the stripped one. Anyone got
> > a better idea that doesn't involve taking off the decking?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL
>
> David I would use klick nuts. Also called thread inserts. You can see
> an example of these on the front of your FC where the bolts go threw
> the sheet metal in to threads to hold the radiator and left and right
> panels on. The thread are installed with a tool that works like a pop
> rivet gun . You can drill a hole big enough through the aluminum plate
> to alllow the new klick nut to pass threw then drill a whole in the
> roof of the bus the right size for the Klick nut. You insert the klick
> nut through the aluminum into the roof and squeez it out with the
> thread setting tool. Then you can use a stainless steel bolt with a
> washer and a little silicon or loctite on the threadsto pull the
> aluminum down securley. This method takes longer and cost more, but
> you will not have a problem with the screws stripping out again.
>
> Jim
> 82 FCRB
> Yorba Linda, CA
> >
>
>
>



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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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