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mjdean 
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 Topic: windshield frame helpPosted: July-21-2009 at 11:49pm |
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My '84 Southwind windshield frame vibrates the screws out and it comes apart under way. Any suggestions? I am thinking of larger diameter screws is the only solution.
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drduck
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Posted: July-22-2009 at 12:08am |
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Maybe thru bolting with locknuts on the underside would be the answer.....make sure to use fender washers to help spread the load.
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What were they thinking!!??
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drduck
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Posted: July-22-2009 at 12:12am |
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Ok Now i have rethought the possiblities.are the screws that hold the frame together coming undone? If so try locktite thread lock on those. If the frame is coming loose from the boat use the thrubolt method.
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dwcar
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Posted: July-22-2009 at 12:31am |
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you might try a little J-B weld in the screw hole. You can buy new stainless screws with black heads at Lowes.
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: July-22-2009 at 10:52am |
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Maybe look into the source of the vibration first?
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mjdean
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Posted: July-22-2009 at 1:20pm |
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Thanks for all the help. The vibration is just from normal operation, shouldn't have called it a vibration, none the less, the windshield frame comes loose. I'll try the thread locker and larger sheet metal screws.
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