Thank you. I was guessing that was the case so am glad to have confirmation
-----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Graham Collins Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 5:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Thread sizes - re-attaching wheel-pilot post topedestal Finer threads give a stronger attachment. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 Indigo wrote: > > Long story, but recently a jammed autohelm caused the post to be > partially ripped off the pedestal. It should be a relatively easy fix > - re-drill and tap the pedestal for larger bolts. (there is no way I > can put nuts on the inside of the pedestal without major disassembly > of the steering gear) Question for engineers on the list.... which > will be stronger - a bolt with courser threads (less threads per inch) > or one with finer threads? I am estimating that the thickness of the > pedestal wall is somewhere between 1/8 and 3/16 inch thick. > > Jonathan > > Indigo C&C35MkIII - > > (Milford awaiting haul-out) > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
