RichieC
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:05 PM |
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Harness Bolts/Mounts
Hi all, After having to buy some 7/16 taps to clean the threads of powdercoat, I found this is as far as the bolts screw in. Theyre not the 2"
ones or anything so theyre not bottoming out. I think thats just as much thread as there is.
Question is, is it an SVA fail? I can certainly see how it could be argued the threaded portion of the bolt would snap rather than be supported by
the shoulder.
Thoughts/opinons?
TIA
Rich
 
Rescued attachment Harness Top Mount.JPG
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muzchap
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:11 PM |
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How about a washer? 
You can't leave it like that - but nipped up on a few washers it will be fine.
I'm having to do that on mine - to make sure they line up properly.
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RichieC
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:12 PM |
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Yeh - I think washers are the solution - bit of a PITA though.
Theres no way Im going to drill further to retap it deeper cos the drill is sure to wander and wreck the existing threads.
Thanks
Rich
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flak monkey
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:22 PM |
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Just chop the end of the bolt off
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Deckman001
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Just chop the end of the bolt off
You sure your not building a Locost ??? 
Jason
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RichieC
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:25 PM |
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lol
Im not going to attack the bolts. Theyre not overly long anyway.
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RazMan
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:25 PM |
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I would chop off 5mm - sorted 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RichieC
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:26 PM |
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I agree that would look better but not really great when the chassis and bolts are from the same supplier.
8.8 grade are going to be a giggle to cut anyway
Rich
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flak monkey
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:27 PM |
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A thread should engage for a minimum of 1.5times its length IIRC. Just chop a couple of mm off the end of the bolt. they will be fine, and the SVA man
wont bat an eyelid.
8.8 grade bolts cut easy
[Edited on 1/6/06 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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graememk
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:29 PM |
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i had to shorten mine. grinder wheel.
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muzchap
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:34 PM |
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Er whats wrong with washers? No cutting or messing around?
They look neat as well? - if you wanted you could even paint them so they blend in?
Very 'destructive' bunch of people you lot are - hacking things to pieces isn't the only option
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RichieC
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:37 PM |
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heh - Washers are the quick and easy fix, I cant see why Mr SVA wouldnt approve.
Thanks
Richie
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RazMan
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by muzchap
Very 'destructive' bunch of people you lot are - hacking things to pieces isn't the only option
Any excuse to get the new angle grinder out
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Marcus
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:44 PM |
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I don't think the washers will be a problem, but those mounts look a little 'spindly'. Are they braced in any way?
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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RichieC
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:47 PM |
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No theyre not braced but were only talking 1.5" or so, the camera was on macro so they look really tall.
Richie
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muzchap
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| posted on 1/6/06 at 09:50 PM |
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quote:
Any excuse to get the new angle grinder out
LOL @ RazMan - at least you honest
I must say they are addictive! I got a great deal from Wickes
A drill, jigsaw and angle grinder for £40.00
I've hacked plenty of things with the angle grinder
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