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Ignition backplate fixing screws

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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 13, 2021, 03:08:06 PM ---Good No Ted, if you fit allen keyed bolts you tend to either shear them off or most often you strip the thread clean out of the backplate, they can exert far too much pressure for such a small screw. Use crosshead screws, they tend to slip and round before you can strip the thread out.

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I hold the small end of the Alen key so I'm more likely to puncture my old fingers than shear a thread whilst nipping it up - that said mine are plain screws - I take your point too tempting to overtighten.

wildtapholer:
I've done the same allen bolts, the screws I took out were a nightmare to remove, just a gentle nip between your fingers of the allen key screw is plenty.

kenrolli:
Well thanks to all, was quite overwhelmed to get such a response! At least I know where to come in the future. Thanks again to everyone that took the time to answer my query, cheers guys..... 8)

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