steveoli
Cadet
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- Apr 26, 2009
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The ski pylon on my 1988 ski supreme was showing signs of deep corrosion. I tried to remove the 2 U clamps and slide it out of the steel sleeve to remove it. The pylon was seized to the steel sleeve. The steel sleeve is welded to a steel plate. The steel plate mounts to what looks like the stringers. There are 4 bolts on each side. I tried to remove the steel plate and pylon as a assembly so I could replace the pole. PROBLEM.. 3 of the bolts on one side SNAPPED. To make the problem even worse, I broke a tap trying to repair oneof the bolt holes. So basicly... I have 1 bolt hole that wont be able to be used. Does anyone know if I can go oversized with the bolts? I cant see what the bolts screw in to. Is there a steel plate behind the fiberglass? Is it some kind of threaded sleeve that installed from the backside?
If its a threaded sleeve, I am probably going to be forced to repair the original threads. Please help if you have exprience with this type of boat.
Thanks and happy skiing !!
If its a threaded sleeve, I am probably going to be forced to repair the original threads. Please help if you have exprience with this type of boat.
Thanks and happy skiing !!