<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">I agree w/using a Helicoil. Also, hit the threads with a bit of blue locktite. <div><br></div><div>Peace,</div><div>Pat<br><br><div dir="ltr">Pat Horne <div>We support Habitat for Humanity</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>On Jan 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM, john <jniolon@att.net> wrote:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr">
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">I have a mirror mount on my truck door that held a rear view mirror. Unfortunately the mirror decided it didn't want to stay with my truck.</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">So, I'm looking for a replacement. The mount is drilled and tapped for 1/4"-28 threads and most of what I find is 1/4-20. I'm wondering if I can</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">re-tap the metal over existing threads with a 1/4-20 thread and it will hold...or will I just make a mess of it and make it broke. The drill side for the</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">two thread sizes are within a 64th or so of being the same and the mount is 7/16" or so wide so I have some meat to play with...</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">another option... drill completely thru mount and find a mirror with a stud long enough to pass thru completely</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">and secure with an acorn nut (or something) at the back side of the mount</font></div>
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<div><font face="Segoe UI">another caveat... I don't want to remove the mounts from the door... involves removing windows and regulators</font></div>
<div><font face="Segoe UI">to get to the internal nuts.</font></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span></span><br><span>Shop-talk@autox.team.net</span><br><span>Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html</span><br><span>Suggested annual donation $12.96</span><br><span>Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/shop-talk http://autox.team.net/archive</span><br><span></span><br><span>Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/shop-talk/patintexas@icloud.com</span><br><span></span><br></div></div></body></html>