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remdiw
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 Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:23 pm Post subject: Engine deck lid hinge |
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Can anyone tell me the size of the screws on the engine deck lid hinges? The screws on one of my hinges are completely stripped out. I’m hoping I can just clean up the threads in the holes and use new screws. Or, I’ll drill out the holes and put in an insert or heli coil. Or, maybe someone will have a better idea?
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Krustybus
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:29 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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Countersunk Phillips M6 x 1.00 - 12 mm
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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Heli-Coil is not going to work.
Weld one hole closed, drill back open, and tap. Use the other hole with the hinge holes to align each drilled and tapped hole.
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remdiw
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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| Thanks for the advice. I used a tap to clean up the threads but they’re shot. Welding is beyond my capability. Is there a reason why a Heli Coil won’t work? |
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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Because heli-coils do not have a way to be locked into place. So really easy to push/thread thru by just trying to thread in the screws.
Bet you have a muffler shop or fabrication shop in your area that could do the welding for you for very little.
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remdiw
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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| Gotcha. Thanks! |
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coolerthanelvis
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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I used rivnuts or rivetnuts to repair the treasure chest door on my single cab. Something like this:
https://www.ebay.com/i/380948307488?chn=ps
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remdiw
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| Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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| I went ahead and used a Helicoil. It was an easy job and the threads held! Thanks for all the advice! |
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Jordan16
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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Can you buy the hinges on there own, and where can I get hem. Or would I just have to cut them off a donor deck lid.
Thanks
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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Edited, was thinking Beetle! 
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nlorntson
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Bruce Amacker
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DsplitWindowguy
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| Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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| Hey all,, I have a 63 split, I have the deck lid, brackets, and small mounts for the screws too... BUT, how do i attach the mounts at the correct angle for the brackets to work?? ANY and ALL advice appreciated, I am such a rookie at this!! |
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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| Hey all,, I have a 63 split, I have the deck lid, brackets, and small mounts for the screws too... BUT, how do i attach the mounts at the correct angle for the brackets to work?? ANY and ALL advice appreciated, I am such a rookie at this!! |
Would try the "Split Bus FAQ and How Tos - *Read before posting*" up at the top of the forum in the stickies. There is a multi page thread on the engine lid arm mounts there.
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Stocknazi
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| Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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I usually drill out the old pin and replace it. It can be done with a hand drill but much easier with a drillpress.
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You can heat them up and dunk in cold water, then drive out what's remaining of the pins.
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Stocknazi
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| Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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| DsplitWindowguy wrote: |
| Hey all,, I have a 63 split, I have the deck lid, brackets, and small mounts for the screws too... BUT, how do i attach the mounts at the correct angle for the brackets to work?? ANY and ALL advice appreciated, I am such a rookie at this!! |
Would try the "Split Bus FAQ and How Tos - *Read before posting*" up at the top of the forum in the stickies. There is a multi page thread on the engine lid arm mounts there. |
I think he's talking about the deck lid hinge mount area, not the prop mount.
I believe the recessed hinge mounting area of the deck lid follows the same angle as the sheet metal reinforcement panel on the back side. I always eyeballed this and they all came out fine.
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DsplitWindowguy
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:32 am Post subject: Re: Engine deck lid hinge |
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| thanks for all the help.. you guys rule! My engine deck lid is now ON and working fine!! |
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