carb screws

[johnb]

Hey guys, I have run into two Husky 55's this week with stripped out carb screws. Now mind you I have done it myself before but learned my lesson with putting the torque on thoughs plastic threads. What can be a quick repair for these??? I have tried a little lock tite to temp fix them until the parts get ordered in. But the lock tite doesn't seem to bond very well. Bigger screws don't look like a option since the carb holes are the exact size of the original screw. I thought maybe someone might have a better product than lock tite. thanks The Hoosier.





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[jokers]

John, what are you talking about? What plastic threads?

Russ

 

[johnb]

Russ, I'm talking about the what the metal allen screws tighten into on a husky 55 carb. If ya over tighten them just a little the threads created by the screw pull right out leaving you with a less then snug carb. If ya get a replacement carb mount there are no threads visible. Ya cut them in with the screws. It works great if it never gets over tightened. Thanks The Hoosier






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[jbrody44]

Why not try a 2" #8-32 or #10-32 machine screw with a nut on the backside. You would have to attach the carb to the mount before installing it, but I think it might work to through-bolt it this way. Just a thought.

 

[johnb]

Ya know jbrody44 as simple as that sounds I never thought of trying that. Hell I could use locking nuts on the backside so they would stay secure. Thats what I love about this web site lots of simple good info. thanks again!! the Hoosier







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[jbrody44]

Johnb - you might even be able to affix the lock-nut to the back of the mount with a dab of epoxy or some RTV so you could remove the carb without the mount and the rest of the assembly. Let us know how it works out. -JB

 

[glens]

How about embedding a couple of t-nuts in the plastic?  Then you'll have metal threads as God intended and retain standard (dis-)assembly procedures for the future.

Glen

 

[johnb]

Hey Geln, What's a t-nut??? Remember I'm not only Hoosier but 50% Polish. Good idea I think!! thanks the Hoosier!








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[glens]

<a href="http://www.google.com/search?num=100&lr=lang_en&q=t-nut">http://www.google.com/search?num=100&lr=lang_en&q=t-nut</a>

They are usually used in wood to provide the ability to fasten things to the wood (like loudspeaker drivers &c.) using machine screws which interface with metal threads instead of wood screws and all that happens with them after a certain number of (re-)fastenings.

I'm sure if you go down to the ACE Hardware store you'll find what you need amongst those pull-out boxes of assorted specialty fasteners.

I don't have a map handy.&nbsp; Where's Rolling Prairie in relation to, say, New Market?

How much of your other half is Kentuckian?

Glen