My driver console plate (holds the graph) has a couple of screw holes stripped out. I'm thinking of using slightly larger screws. How would you fix this issue? Thanks in advance.
My driver console plate (holds the graph) has a couple of screw holes stripped out. I'm thinking of using slightly larger screws. How would you fix this issue? Thanks in advance.
2016 Ranger Z518 - 150 HP Mercury 4-Stroke
You could always glass a small piece of wood directly behind the screw hole...won’t hurt a thing
BULLET 20 XRD/250 Merc Sport XS
www.ncboatguy.com
Thanks crank68. Like that Chevelle...
2016 Ranger Z518 - 150 HP Mercury 4-Stroke
Fill the holes with a slow cure epoxy and redrill for a permanent repair.
2018 Z521L 250 PRO XS V8
x2 on epoxy... super easy to do hell even marine JB weld would work on filling then drilling and re taping the screws.. ive done it a few times in a pinch.. even did it to my seat base mount the screws kept coming loose... bit of jb weld on the screw and it hasnt budged.
2004 Ranger Reata 180vs 8" rapid jack magnum CCM reeds 21P tempest plus- 2005 150 optimax 1B044209
Can you use bolts?
Thanks to all. I'll epoxy. I'd thought about bolts but decided screws would make for easy on easy off next time around.
2016 Ranger Z518 - 150 HP Mercury 4-Stroke
Put plastic zip tie in hole then screw
x 2 on the 1" tapered end of zip tie.
Use nuts and bolts if you can access from below. That's the strongest. I have that on my Z521.
2015 Skeeter ZX250 with 2015 SHO 250hp
12" Helix MSI at console linked with
9" Helix MDI at bow
52" 36v Ultrex
(sold and I miss it)
This is not a Band-aide repair.
10-32 UNF aluminum Rivnuts with a stainless washer backer. Now you have easy on/off fasteners you never need to mess with again. Just snug the bolts with a nylon washer under the head and it will also reduce the dissimilar metal corrosion from the aluminum plate. I did all of my cover plates like this.
Go to Home Depot and pick up some Speed Nuts. It’s a concave small piece of metal with a screw hole that goes on the backside of your console. As you screw the mounting plate in place, place the Speed Nut on the back side of the stripped screw holes and as you screw your mounting plate down, the Speed Nut will grab the fiberglass and tighten up. Should you ever need to remove the mounting plate, the Speed Nuts will come off easily and can be used over and over. Will only cost a couple of dollars depending on how many you use. It’s worked for me for years.
use a little marine tex and fill the holes let harden and redrill ,good to go
1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
X2 here. We don't use screws where you can use bolts. Screws will rip out when the waves get big.Originally Posted by Z21 Tom
Butch Derickson
2011 Z521 w/250 hp SHO
Traverse City, Michigan
This is the way to go. Basically it's a rivet that's a threaded nut.
Mike
2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC
mikesxpress,
Can you elaborate, please? I'm unfamiliar with this product you mentioned, but I'm intrigued. Exactly how is this product used?
Thanks,
Keith
2016 Ranger Z518 - 150 HP Mercury 4-Stroke
Mike
2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC
blkfalc4,
Is the rivnut applied to the panel only? I don't see how the panel is held in place. Must the holes in the fiberglass be enlarged? Thanks.
2016 Ranger Z518 - 150 HP Mercury 4-Stroke
Rivnut is installed into the base material and the panel is attached with the fasteners.
Now I see...you install them in the fiberglass, then place the panel and then install machine screws. Thanks.
2016 Ranger Z518 - 150 HP Mercury 4-Stroke
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