I noticed one of my left switch housing is stripped -top one (must have been done by the previous owner) I am wondering if there is enough alum/plastic? around where the screw goes in to drill/tap one size bigger.

Other options are trying epoxy to fill, drill, re-tap or buy one from someone taking off for chrome. Anyone been here before?

 

Drill and tap to one size larger. You have nothing to loose. Glue won't do.

 

I've herd good things about this stuff http://doitbest.com/Repair+Kits-Perm...sku-576719.dib

 

I found the hole for the upper screw on left switch cover was drilled 1/2" deeper than the screw. I tapped it to the bottom of the hole & put a longer screw in. Worked great!! If only all HD probs would be so easy.

 

Drill and tap is a permanent fix and done right.

 

Fill it with JB WELD let it dry for 24 hrs and then drill and retap the hole. It works!!

 

+1

 

having the same issue. what size tap did you use??

 

Review housing.
On many housings the female end is actually threaded much deeper than bolt.
Then go to ACE hardware with bolt that was removed and purchase a bolt that is longer.
You should also purchase a nut to fit that bolt.
Place nut on bolt and cut bolt so it is about 1/4 inch longer than original.
Un-thread nut (this cleans the cut and threads).
Bolt should be good for application.

 

The way to make it like new is to use a helicoil insert. The thread size is a 10-32.




When finished, your fastener joint works just like it did when new.


I hate these screws, and the ones that clamp the clutch and brake lever. It is the stupidest place for a Torx head.


In reality, the Torx SHOULD work fine, but all of us tend to over-toque these screws and either strip the head or the housing.