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Old 11-17-2011 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RCmayor
2 things to try. First put some thin CA in the bulkhead screw holes but don't put the screws in until the CA dries. Make sure the CA is a thin coat and doesn't fill up the hole.

Next thing is to tap them out with a 440 tap. Just don't go too far in cause the holes aren't very deep. Once the tap bottoms unscrew it then put some 440x3/8" screws in. If those ever come loose put a little CA in there like option one. Don't glue the screws in though cause when you take the screws out the plastic threads will come out with the screw.

Sorry - forgot to say thank you for this info. glad to see I ain't the only one this is happening to. If I tap it won't be 4-40 but M3, thread structure is way more resistant to traction

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Paul
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