[Tigers] 'Lift-the-Dot' stud problem

[Tom Hall]

If you guys haven't used Riv-nuts yet this is the perfect opportunity.  
I know that it's not OEM "stock", but it fixes the problem.  The studs 
are available in the 8-32 version and with practice and care (not to 
over squeeze the tool) the Riv-nut makes a fool-proof repair that is 
much stronger than the sheetmetal version.  I'd send a pic, but the list 
would strip it.



On 11/2/2012 1:29 PM, Rollright at aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>   
> The Lift-the-Dot (now to be referred to as LtD) stud, just behind the door
> on the U.S. near the soft top hinge, has widened the anchoring sheet-metal
> to  the point where it won't stay in the bodywork, even with a new stud with
> fresh  threads.
>   
>      I'd sure like  to fix this, and I've even  tried Gorilla Glue. GG
> worked initially with the top's female snap, but the  tonneau did it right in.
>   
>      So, how do I fix this situation? I've been told  there is almost no way
> to get a goober of JB Weld or the like to the bottom of  the machine screw
> threads, as access is nearly impossible.
>   
>      Tod Brown tells me his has the same problem, so if  he and I have the
> same issue, I'll bet it is really common.
>   
>      I thought of putting a LtD with a bolt on the  bottom, but then you get
> into the access thing again, trying to get the nut on  the bottom of the
> bolt.
>   
> HELP !
>   
> Jim  Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083
> LRXFE
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