Hi all, I've had my 2017 SS two weeks now and put 200 miles on it since. Not bad considering the horrible weather here and the foot of snow we just got. I was bored sitting around so I thought I'd go out in the garage and take off the battery cover and check the battery out and tighten up on the posts and they did need a little snugging up. So now I go to put the cover back on and it was a little tricky getting it back in place. I put the push pins in first and then the two torx screws. The first screw went in fine but the second one I started the same way by hand first several turns then I used my torx driver and it turned a little bit then stopped but was only about half way in so I kept at it and I messed up the reciever threads up and the screw threads a little. Totally my fault! I know better but why did the screw go back in wrong when it looked perfectly lined up? I have them both screwed in but the one is only half way in. I would like to dress up the threads. Does any one know what metric size tap to use? thanks, Jim
Stripped threads
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Best thing to do is go to a parts site and look up the part - there should be a description
I don't remember thing it is M6 ? -
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Thanks Macaws. I hope it won't be too big a deal. My wife thinks it's the end of the world! I told her I'm glad I did some snooping or I wouldn't have known the Pos. and Neg. bolts were not snugged up tight.
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Thanks Macaws. I hope it won't be too big a deal. My wife thinks it's the end of the world! I told her I'm glad I did some snooping or I wouldn't have known the Pos. and Neg. bolts were not snugged up tight.
Pretty common problem with the hardware they use - you can buy better quality hardware to replace.
Shouldn't be a major issue - you are now officially a member of the I stripped it club!
Right of passage we all go thru -
Thought there was a thread with all the bolts/screws... @gpcustoms? @Tripod?
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Thought there was a thread with all the bolts/screws... @gpcustoms? @Tripod?
Don't all the bolts and screws have there own threads?
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Harbor Freight tap and die set. Forty bucks for combined metric/standard. Cheaper if you want just the metric. Just did a few on mine... think they were M6 x 1.0 tap.
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Harbor Freight tap and die set. Forty bucks for combined metric/standard. Cheaper if you want just the metric. Just did a few on mine... think they were M6 x 1.0 tap.
You can use any Tap & Die set as thread chasers to straighten things out, but they make sets just for cleaning out and repairing damaged threads. IIRC, using a regular tap or die to so this requires you to be very careful in getting the tool properly started so you avoid actually cutting a new cross-threaded thread. I beleive the repair-specific taps/dies lack or reduce the initial thread-cutting capability to avoid this. More info here - thread chasers vs conventional taps & dies - Google Search
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This has been one of the regular pains with the sling. You can purchase a complete tap and die set or just M6 x 1.0 tap and die. It should be the only one you need. Usually you can just use the tap and make it work, sometimes you need to do both. When you feel it bind up, stop twisting because the fasteners will break off fairly easy. It can be a real pain to get one out that has broken
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You will eventually need a good drill bit to drill a snapped off screw out... The screws are very soft. If it stops turning or gets a little hard to turn don't think it will clean the threads itself and go on in. It will bind and snap every time.
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Thanks all for the come back! I am not too worried about the screws as I can just get new ones but the nut threads that they go in to are messed up. I think the nuts are welded on to the frame tube. I still can't believe I did this! Me and my Sling ain't off to a good start I guess.
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Thanks all for the come back! I am not too worried about the screws as I can just get new ones but the nut threads that they go in to are messed up. I think the nuts are welded on to the frame tube. I still can't believe I did this! Me and my Sling ain't off to a good start I guess.
Don't be discouraged! Just minor growing pains to help you and your new toy to get acquainted. After this the next time it happens you'll already be experienced and prepared. Hopefully there won't be a next time but the law of averages is against it.
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Get yourself a tube of stl thread lubricant anti seize and put a dab on any screw you take out. It's not messy and is almost clear looking. Used in electrical fittings. A small tube will last for yrs.
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Thanks Ghost for the reassurance. Hopefully we can save it. Will keep you posted. Jim
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Don't all the bolts and screws have there own threads?
I see what you did there!
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Like gooseman posted above, I always put some lubrication on the screws before reinstalling them. Also try to run them in with your fingers as far as possible, you'll know if they crossthread.
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Like gooseman posted above, I always put some lubrication on the screws before reinstalling them. Also try to run them in with your fingers as far as possible, you'll know if they crossthread.
@Tripod TRIPOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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^^^ Just TOO easy...
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Well everyone I'm a happy camper! My brother-in-law came over with his tap & dye kit and it is as good as new or better. I will buy my own tap & dye set whether my wife likes it or not.