My BN7 has flat head phillips in the worn hole locations. The "drain" holes are
unoccupied but can't confirm original intention.
Tim Davis BN7
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From: David Masucci <drmasucci at comcast.net>
To: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:19:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Shroud Repair
Hi All,I am presently working on restoring my shrouds. I have a question on
the front shroud. I?ve attached a photo that shows the bonnet opening right at
the front. Along the perimeter of the opening are three mounting holes where
the front of the shroud is bolted to the sub-structure. I?ve identified the
holes with red ovals, and they are labelled as ?A?. Over the years those
mounting holes enlarged to the point where the original screw heads wore
themselves right through the aluminum. 20 years ago I replaced the original
screws with larger headed screws, and even made dished washers out of aluminum
sheet to help secure the shroud. To restore it I plan to TIG weld in new metal
and then drill new holes. The problem is that I don?t have any idea of how big
the holes should be. I also don?t know what the correct screw type might be.
Were they countersunk heads, Philips, pozidrive, or flat? So if any of you guys
can tell me the proper hole size and screw type I?d very much appreciated it.
Also you can see an additional hole far to the left that I?ve labeled ?B?.
There is a similar one on the other side. Is it supposed to be there as a
drain? Thanks in advance for any help. I?m starting to see the light at the end
of this restoration tunnel. :-)Dave64 BJ872 XJ6
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