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Standard Issue
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The holes for the 6MM studs are not threaded.
I used hex head capscrews that are countersunk in just
enough so that a *tiny* bit of the back sticks out, that way when
the plate is screwed down into the engine, the capscrews
are firmly held down and do not rotate when you try to
stick a bolt on them.
I called them studs, because even though they are
capscrews, when the plate is attatched, only the threaded
shaft sticks out, so it's pretty much like a stud.
I originally wanted to use studs or something, but my
aluminum plate is only 1/4'' thick, and that wouldn't give
me many threads after I tapped it out.
Also, I just used what was on hand. Adapt and overcome!
Plus, the upside to the capscrews is that they have a bigger
base, so more of an "anchor", and hopefully distribute the
forces transmitted to them across a larger area instead of
concentrating it all in one spot
Although if they ever DO break again, at least replacing them
will be quick and simple. So far I've gone about 30 miles since
the fix, and it seems to be holding up quite well.
/fingers crossed!
I used hex head capscrews that are countersunk in just
enough so that a *tiny* bit of the back sticks out, that way when
the plate is screwed down into the engine, the capscrews
are firmly held down and do not rotate when you try to
stick a bolt on them.
I called them studs, because even though they are
capscrews, when the plate is attatched, only the threaded
shaft sticks out, so it's pretty much like a stud.
I originally wanted to use studs or something, but my
aluminum plate is only 1/4'' thick, and that wouldn't give
me many threads after I tapped it out.
Also, I just used what was on hand. Adapt and overcome!
Plus, the upside to the capscrews is that they have a bigger
base, so more of an "anchor", and hopefully distribute the
forces transmitted to them across a larger area instead of
concentrating it all in one spot
Although if they ever DO break again, at least replacing them
will be quick and simple. So far I've gone about 30 miles since
the fix, and it seems to be holding up quite well.
/fingers crossed!
