Jim
Excellent tip, thanks for sharing.
PB Blaster works well but I have been testing ATF and acetone mix and I have
been getting very good results, better than using PB Blaster.
I'm trying some used ATF that I have in a gallon jug which has a bit of a
dark tint and I'm getting better than expected results. So, from what I'm
seeing do not hesitate to try the 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone and let it
soak in for hour or even overnight to break loose those stuck bolts.
Ron Fraser
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From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of James E. Pickard
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:40 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Windshield center stud repair
I thought I'd share my experience so others may benefit. One of the
problems I've had in the restoration of my Tiger is the center stud in my
windshield frame was stripped. I'd tried several methods to repair it
without success. Then I talked with Dale of Dale's Restorations (he rebuilt
my steering column
bearings) and asked if he had any words of wisdom. He told me the center
stud was the easy one - it is just a stud screwed in! Use a pair of vise
grips to remove it. Great news. Unfortunately, after 45 years the soft
metal of the stud wasn't coming out (should have soaked it with PB Blaster).
It just sheared off. On to Plan B. I drilled out the remaining stud,
careful not to drill all the way through. I was able to tread the hole
enough to secure a 1/4" bolt. I added epoxy for additional strength. Then
I sawed off the head of the bolt and it was good as new. Works great.
Jim Pickard
B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite) - sold
2003 Mini Cooper
Lafayette, LA
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