Tonado Wing - Help
#1
I'm looking for some thoughts on a problem.
I'm just about done with a V3 Tornado, first wing goes on no problem, second wing as I tighten the rear wing bolt I suddenly feel the blind nut spin. This isn't even tight yet, about a 1/8" gap still remains.
Now how can I get the two parts back apart? Any ideas?
I was thinking about wicking some hysol in the small gap and putting the front bolt in.... not sure this has any merit to it.
I will not be removing the wings to transport and yes the bolt now has blue thread lock on it.
Thx,
Steve
I'm just about done with a V3 Tornado, first wing goes on no problem, second wing as I tighten the rear wing bolt I suddenly feel the blind nut spin. This isn't even tight yet, about a 1/8" gap still remains.
Now how can I get the two parts back apart? Any ideas?
I was thinking about wicking some hysol in the small gap and putting the front bolt in.... not sure this has any merit to it.
I will not be removing the wings to transport and yes the bolt now has blue thread lock on it.
Thx,
Steve
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So as Countryboy said, I'd find something to fill the gap. Maybe take 2 small blocks of wood and cut semicircles (bolt circumference) in the wood, that way you are able to place a block either side of the nut, forming 1 big block. Then hysol the lot together.
#5
Thanks for the responses... so much for promptly I'm now back on the project.
If heating and wedging do not work I may just slowly grind the bolt head off. That was my last resort thought at 2 in the morning.
Steve
If heating and wedging do not work I may just slowly grind the bolt head off. That was my last resort thought at 2 in the morning.
Steve




