felixedo
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- Jul 15, 2011
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- Location
- Missouri Ozarks
- Tractor
- New Holland TC35D / Deere 1026R / Bobcat CT2040
TC35 Body Fastener Repair
The TC35 (and other models of the same class) uses a number of Nuts captured in the plastic / fiberglass panels for attaching the panels. Mostly 8mm Thread. Over the years, through multiple removal and replacement, several of these nuts have spun in the panel, making tightening impossible. They are all in blind positions, so access to holding them in place while the bolt is tightened is pretty much out. Has anyone found a good way to repair these nuts so the panels can be fastened securely? I though about setting in epoxy, but aside from the difficulty in properly placing the nut, I doubt it would hold when tightened.
The TC35 (and other models of the same class) uses a number of Nuts captured in the plastic / fiberglass panels for attaching the panels. Mostly 8mm Thread. Over the years, through multiple removal and replacement, several of these nuts have spun in the panel, making tightening impossible. They are all in blind positions, so access to holding them in place while the bolt is tightened is pretty much out. Has anyone found a good way to repair these nuts so the panels can be fastened securely? I though about setting in epoxy, but aside from the difficulty in properly placing the nut, I doubt it would hold when tightened.
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