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« on: December 01, 2006, 08:15:23 PM »
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My bonnet is missing a nut where the mounting spring connects, any ideas on how to replace it?
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2006, 07:57:30 AM »
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Hey Marc,

Is it where the hinge joins, or the spring at the front?
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2006, 05:33:52 AM »
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Get a piece of 2mm plate about 25 x 50, drill a hole in it & weld a new nut on.
Then drill a couple of holes in the bonnet just above and below the broken out captive nut, hold the plate in place with a screwdriver then plug weld the plate in place.
Trying to weld a nut in place in the hole is difficult as it is hard to get the nut square and easy to get weld in the threads.

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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2006, 12:31:48 PM »
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and put a temporary bolt into the nut when welding - it is the best way to protect the thread.   Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2006, 09:36:57 AM »
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Jason,
       its where the hinge bolts too.

I was told that they (nut) are put in like a rivet.... I don't have or have ever seen a rivet gun like that??
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2006, 10:12:52 AM »
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Hey Marc,

Ken is the man on this one, follow what he said and you should be good.

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