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71CHEVYSHORTBED402

07-09-2016 09:55 PM

Door jam switches stripped

The switches or the sheet metal for both doors is stripped. I'm guessing this is a common occurrence. Any ideas how to tighten these up? Small wire should do it, but there might be a better option. Thanks

kwmech

07-09-2016 10:28 PM

Re: Door jam switches stripped

Just last week I had a customers truck with the same scenario. I welded up the hole, redrilled and ran a tap through it

71CHEVYSHORTBED402

07-09-2016 11:07 PM

Re: Door jam switches stripped

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech (Post 7648286)

Just last week I had a customers truck with the same scenario. I welded up the hole, redrilled and ran a tap through it

But but, that's the right way.

kwmech

07-09-2016 11:45 PM

Re: Door jam switches stripped

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402 (Post 7648330)

But but, that's the right way.

Sorry

Grumpy old man

07-10-2016 12:24 AM

Re: Door jam switches stripped

Now that's funny !

snipescastle2

07-11-2016 08:57 AM

Re: Door jam switches stripped

The only other way is to drill it out larger and use a Heli-coil to restore the thread size. Doubt you see the insert under the jamb switch.
Ben
:metal:

70STOVEBOLT

07-11-2016 08:48 PM

Re: Door jam switches stripped

I drilled the hole to 7/16 (3/8 is stock), and threaded the inside of a copper sleeve, screwed the switch into the sleeve, and then twisted it into the hole. Been working that way for a could years, works fine

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