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Original message From: Matt Wolford via CnC-List
Date: 2022-11-05 12:00 p.m. (GMT-04:00) To:
'Stus-List' Cc: wolf...@erie.net Subject: Stus-List Re:
Vang repair Update on vang repair:The aluminum rivnuts arrived yes
incident), but there was enough play to install all the new bolts.
Project done; everything looks good. Thanks for excellent suggestion!
Matt
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From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 11:11 AM
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From: Matt Wolford via CnC-List
Date: 2022-10-31 22:34 (GMT-05:00)
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Cc: wolf...@erie.net
Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
Marek:
Once again, I appreciate your insight. Today I ordered some
RivNuts and a tool. I was concerned about the tight tolera
solution. Thanks to you and the
other listers who provided advice. I'll keep you posted.
Matt
From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 9:34 PM
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
Be very careful about the
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Original message
From: Matt Wolford via CnC-List
Date: 2022-10-31 12:53 (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
Getting ready to pull the trigger on the RivNut idea. The stainless RivNuts
I found have a
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Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 12:56:01 PM
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
Also, in response to Marek: the pulling load appears to be handled by the
track. The bolts prevent the boom vang fitting from moving back and forth.
Also, I plan
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From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 12:08 PM
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
>From what I know, the RivNuts are better for shear load (rather than for
pull).
Also, be careful how long the bolts you use. You don't
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
>From what I know, the RivNuts are better for shear load (rather than for
pull).
Also, be careful how long the bolts you use. You don't want the bolts
sticking inside the boom (if you have any lines going there).
Just a f
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From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 10:43 AM
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
For Option 3:
Could use a RivNut, which may increase the load bearing on the thin walled boom.
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Hi Matt,
Did you consider riveting it in? They will often fit in screw holes that were
pulled out, are easy to install, and are quite strong. If you get to a larger
rivet size a cheap hydraulic puller from Harbor Freight will get the job done
nicely.
Rivnuts are nice but they are not likely t
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enough material to get a good hold in. I did buy the tool which made it a
simple installation.
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
For Option 3:
Could use a RivNut,
om
Cc: Jeff Nelson
Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
For Option 3:
Could use a RivNut, which may increase the load bearing on the thin walled boom.
https://www.boellhoff.com/ca-en/products-and-services/special-fasteners/blind-rivet-nuts-rivnut.php
These are commonly available at hardware stores.
I like that idea. Thanks!
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From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
For Option 3:
Could use a RivNut, which may increase the load bearing on the thin walled
Thanks, Barry. How thick does the material need to be for helicoil?
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From: Barry McKee via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 9:48 AM
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair
Option 1 seems to be the best solution. Boo
For Option 3:
Could use a RivNut, which may increase the load bearing on the thin
walled boom.
https://www.boellhoff.com/ca-en/products-and-services/special-fasteners/blind-rivet-nuts-rivnut.php
These are commonly available at hardware stores.
You don't need the special tool, you can install th
Option 1 seems to be the best solution. Boom material may not be thick enough
to support the helicoil solution.
Good luck!!
Barry McKee
C&C 29 Mk I
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