Strut Set Screws Stuck

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   I can't get the damn set screws out of the strut.  I may have to drill them out if the Easy-Out doesn't work.

Any suggestions for set screw replacement?  I can't find anything on skidim or nautiqueparts.  Are they brass or stainless steel?  I've heard of some folks leaving them out completely.

Next question:  Vesconite or standard brass/rubber bearings?

JQ

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Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2976	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Strut Set Screws Stuck Posted: April-01-2017 at 2:31am
	I can't get the damn set screws out of the strut. I may have to drill them out if the Easy-Out doesn't work. Any suggestions for set screw replacement? I can't find anything on skidim or nautiqueparts. Are they brass or stainless steel? I've heard of some folks leaving them out completely. Next question: Vesconite or standard brass/rubber bearings? JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-01-2017 at 6:19am
	Rob, I'd use the set screws even if the new cutlass is a tight fit in the strut. They aren't anything special. Your local hardware store will have them in SS, As far as going plastic or rubber, I'd say it's a 50 - 50 split with opinions. It's your call on which to use.
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Frankenotter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-26-2012 Location: Milwaukee Status: Offline Points: 1072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Frankenotter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-01-2017 at 7:52am
	I had to drill all 4 screws on two different struts. I used a drill that was about the diameter of the hex key. Then I used a good extractor to back them out with some kroil.
	1999 Ski Nautique 196

Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2976	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-01-2017 at 11:37am
	Update... I tried an Easy-Out and one of the set screws came out. The second one was frozen solid. I was worried that the Easy-Out would break off and leave me with a bigger problem, so I drilled the screw out. When I finally got the damn strut bearing out, I re-drilled both set screw holes and tapped them for a #10 fine thread. The local H-D had stainless steel set screws in #10 fine thread that were 3/16" long. Problem solved. I plan on blue Loctite to keep the new set screws in-place. JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

Strut Set Screws Stuck

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