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Jun 28, 2019 | 09:07 PM

#10921

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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Originally Posted by white89gt

Soooo.... I bought a kit with all new mounting hardware for this hood scoop... and a couple holes are too big. Do you guys have any suggestions on what I can fill it with - then re-tap the holes? Maybe an Epoxy?

TIA

Pic needed.

Jun 28, 2019 | 09:08 PM

#10922

akdoggie

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Can you use a rubber nutzet? Well nut type
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Jun 28, 2019 | 10:38 PM

#10923

OhioLariat

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Pic would help, but I've used JB Weld metalized putty. It actually takes threads decently.

Jun 29, 2019 | 12:12 AM

#10924

white89gt

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I don't know WTH to do here. Kinda thinking epoxy or maybe even trying a helicoil. Not too sure if JB Weld would stick to fiberglass?

Last edited by white89gt; Jun 29, 2019 at 12:17 AM.

Jun 29, 2019 | 12:20 AM

#10925

white89gt

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Here's a short little video I took after getting the 3V all back in order. He had some stuff off, and a couple blown fuses. Still have one vacuum line that needs to find a home. It has a slight exhaust leak on the drivers side collector. DOH!

Jun 29, 2019 | 12:23 AM

#10926

akdoggie

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Originally Posted by white89gt

I don't know WTH to do here. Kinda thinking epoxy or maybe even trying a helicoil. Not too sure if JB Weld would stick to fiberglass?

Marinetex would definitely work. Works well with fiberglass to metal Regular Bondo will suffice too.

Jun 29, 2019 | 12:26 AM

#10927

River1

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Originally Posted by white89gt

What about a helicoil? I've used them before for self tapping screws.

Last edited by River1; Jun 29, 2019 at 12:28 AM.

Jun 29, 2019 | 12:29 AM

#10928

white89gt

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Pics would help but what about a rubber body grommet?

See a couple posts up.... I don't think that would work though.

Jun 29, 2019 | 12:30 AM

#10929

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Originally Posted by akdoggie

Marinetex would definitely work. Works well with fiberglass to metal Regular Bondo will suffice too.

OK... dumb question. Fill it in, then tap it.... or glue the damn things in there?

Jun 29, 2019 | 12:36 AM

#10930

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OK... dumb question. Fill it in, then tap it.... or glue the damn things in there?

Put in soft and let it harden, lol. That's the way I do RV panel repairs.