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wiper motor cover

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by rossbos, Apr 9, 2007.

  1. Apr 9, 2007
    rossbos

    rossbos Member

    everett wa.
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    What size are the threads on the machine screws that hold the wiper motor cover in place. Mine are all stripped out so I need to weld them shut and retap them. 71 cj 5 is the year and model.
     
    rossbos, Apr 9, 2007
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  2. Apr 9, 2007
    Hill

    Hill Member

    Colorado
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    I don't know, but I have some suggestions. Welding it up might not be the greatest idea. I know you don't want to use the giant screw idea. Does this cover thread to the motor itself? Maybe the best idea is to install a helicoil in there. They make them down to #10-24 which is probably really close to the possible factory #8-32. The problem with welding (if it is steel) is that the welding is likely harder than your drill bit. This makes drilling difficult. If you break off the tap then things get real ugly.

    better idea is to fill the hole with JB weld and drill/tap that. I have fixed some insane stuff with JB.

    Good luck,
    -Hill
     
    Hill, Apr 9, 2007
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  3. Apr 10, 2007
    matt koch

    matt koch Member

    fort collins co.
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    :iagree:
     
    matt koch, Apr 10, 2007
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