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CnV & Family
05-28-2003, 02:02 PM
What adhesive should I use to re-mount the 6 bolts to the back of a 16's dash panel?

I tried Loc-Tite, but when cured it was too soft. Couldn't tighten them down.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
-C

oldLenny
05-28-2003, 02:09 PM
Find some "Ny-locks" and put a rubber fender washer in behind, then washer and a simpl tightening. It will look after all the "shock loading" and should never come loose unless you want it to....Seems to keep airplanes together.

CnV & Family
05-28-2003, 02:32 PM
Using the rubber fender washers to absorb shock is an idea that totally passed me by. Thanks!

I'll need to clean off the previous setting of Loc-Tite and then mount the bolts on again to cure. I'll also run by and pick up some ny-locks on the way home. The existing ones were worse for the wear. No wonder there was a ring of thick caulking around the panel.

Got to love thinking out loud...

Thanks again Lenny.

-C