Hi fellow Hunter enthusiasts,
Unfortunately, my 170 had a run in with a low branch (can't believe it either).
The bow deck fitting was pulled up and the attachment screws were partially pulled out.
I've ordered a replacement bow attachment plate, but I'm wondering if you have advice on how to deal with mounting it. The existing screws seem to still have purchase.
My initial plan is to:
1. Carefully remove the bent screws/plate
2. Full holes with expoxy (suggestions on brand/type welcome), wait for cure
3. Drill new pilot holes
4. Mount new plate using using new screws (if possible at least one or two sizes larger than last screws).
The problem with the last step is that the existing screws are #14 x "3. I am having difficulty locating a #16 or #18 stainless screw. Any idea another screw size that would fit? I'm fine trying to drill larger holes in the bow plate, I just want to make sure the screw threads are firmly set
There is no real way to get at the back of the mounting area so bolts are out of the question unfortunately.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
Unfortunately, my 170 had a run in with a low branch (can't believe it either).
The bow deck fitting was pulled up and the attachment screws were partially pulled out.
I've ordered a replacement bow attachment plate, but I'm wondering if you have advice on how to deal with mounting it. The existing screws seem to still have purchase.
My initial plan is to:
1. Carefully remove the bent screws/plate
2. Full holes with expoxy (suggestions on brand/type welcome), wait for cure
3. Drill new pilot holes
4. Mount new plate using using new screws (if possible at least one or two sizes larger than last screws).
The problem with the last step is that the existing screws are #14 x "3. I am having difficulty locating a #16 or #18 stainless screw. Any idea another screw size that would fit? I'm fine trying to drill larger holes in the bow plate, I just want to make sure the screw threads are firmly set
There is no real way to get at the back of the mounting area so bolts are out of the question unfortunately.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
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