Slot Box thread

Z a c · 12th March 2012, 02:38 AM

Hi,
My slotbox thread for one of the screws is stuffed so i cant fully tighten it. Just wondering what the best way to go about fixing it? Should I retap the hole or get a bigger screw and use that instead.

scott mckercher · 12th March 2012, 01:33 PM

the early model there was an issue with the thread and importers were supplied with a fatter screw which solves the problem.
Am pretty sure your local importer should have.
Scotty

Z a c · 13th March 2012, 02:01 AM

Thanks Scott
Its a 2012 flare, so I'm guessing it already is the fatter screws. Should I grab some bigger ones from a hardware store myself?
I'm not fully convinced by slot box on a single fin. Light is good but doesn't seem to be quite strong enough. I think I must have over tightened the screw trying to get it tight enough as it kept loosening. Seems to be the go for multifins though.

12th March 2012, 02:38 AM	#1
Z a c New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7	Slot Box thread Hi, My slotbox thread for one of the screws is stuffed so i cant fully tighten it. Just wondering what the best way to go about fixing it? Should I retap the hole or get a bigger screw and use that instead.

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12th March 2012, 01:33 PM	#2
scott mckercher Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 37	the early model there was an issue with the thread and importers were supplied with a fatter screw which solves the problem. Am pretty sure your local importer should have. Scotty

13th March 2012, 02:01 AM	#3
Z a c New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7	Thanks Scott Its a 2012 flare, so I'm guessing it already is the fatter screws. Should I grab some bigger ones from a hardware store myself? I'm not fully convinced by slot box on a single fin. Light is good but doesn't seem to be quite strong enough. I think I must have over tightened the screw trying to get it tight enough as it kept loosening. Seems to be the go for multifins though.