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| Re: [GMCnet] loose threaded inserts for overhead cabinets [message #315350 is a reply to message #315349] |
Sun, 02 April 2017 14:48   |
Dolph Santorine
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Ron:
Those are aluminum nut-serts, and will need to be drilled out and replaced.
If you choose the Harbor Freight tool (it’s not bad), throw away the threaded insert that comes with the kit, and get real ones made of steel.
You might want to step up to the “Astro” tool. It will save you time.
Buying the inserts is one of those times when the name brand does make a difference.
I use these: http://www.avdelusallc.com/products/nutsert.shtml
Take care in drilling out the existing aluminum inserts. You don’t want to expand the hole by spinning it.
If you get one stuck in the coachwork and can’t get it out, just seal it in place with a dollop (always wanted to use that word, there is it) of RV Goop or equavalent.
FWIW, you’ll use the tool again when you get a round to doing the front cap above the flight deck, although with a different size fastener.
HTH
Dolph
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010
“The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
> On Apr 2, 2017, at 3:00 PM, wrote:
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> Does anyone have a solution for loose threaded inserts for the overhead
> cabinets?
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> They tend to spin when I'm trying to loosen or tighten the cabinet
> securing bolts at the wall.
> I finally got the cabinets down, then back up, but I don't really want to
> drop them again.
> Thanks,
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> RonC
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| Re: [GMCnet] loose threaded inserts for overhead cabinets [message #315357 is a reply to message #315355] |
Sun, 02 April 2017 17:39 |
emerystora
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My previous message didn't all go through
A simple fix is to use Unuts which you can get in Amazon, your local hardware or auto parts store. I believe the 1/4" x 20 is what you need. They slip right over the aluminum flange and you cupboard bolt will fit right in.
Emery Stora
> On Apr 2, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Matt Colie wrote:
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> Ron,
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> I am afraid that you are out of luck there.
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> But, I believe that those are Nutzerts in there, and if the is the case, you can do what I have now done a time or two (twenty).
> Get a Gr.* HHCS (bolt) for the thread and run a greased Gr.8 nut on it with an SAE washer Or a size smaller USS washer. Finger thread it into the
> nutzert at least 1-1/2 diameters. Hold the head and tighten the nut and you should be able to recrush the nutzert and make it lock.
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> Matt
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