Wind Wings problem

[Whaler]

Originally posted by HighPlainsDrifter


Windwings,
Mine striped out first time I hit 130. There are only 2 or 3 small threads holding it on with too much wind force. I got 2 longer stainless screws and locknuts and drilled separate holes 1/4" away through the upright only. Haven't had ant trouble since no matter how fast...I mean slow, that I go.
Perry.

Perry Iknow how you mounted them with drill and tap but what was your repair for the stripped bottom screws?

I was/am just about to mount mine today and I took the two corresponnnding screws out to screw in the wing with the supplied longer screws. But it seems they are too long even with the wings thick hinge block.

As it turns out I go to put the original screws back in and the damn screw at the bottom seems too short and hardly biting the thread. The windshield frame is sprung ever so slightly at the bottom. Looked like all of 2 threads were in anyway. The longer screws with the wings scare me as they may screw into the windshield itself. I could shorten them a bit or do what you guys have done. drill and tap new ones.

Tim