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Unread 12-22-2014, 10:51 AM
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Could you not have just used a larger screw??? Or bolt it??
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Unread 12-22-2014, 01:58 PM
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the problem is the "lip" the hatch cover rest on is very thin and the holes get "wallered"* out & you can't get to the backside for through bolting





* consult "Southern to English Dictionary"
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Unread 12-22-2014, 04:39 PM
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the problem is the "lip" the hatch cover rest on is very thin and the holes get "wallered"* out & you can't get to the backside for through bolting





* consult "Southern to English Dictionary"

You have to take the cover off......haha, hope this helps!!
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Unread 12-24-2014, 09:37 AM
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I did use a larger screw and it did work for awhile but it's loose again so I'm going to do it by putting a backing under it
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