How to get the solenoid screw tight (it is stripped)

larbec

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Sunday, March 27th 2011, 7:03pm

How to get the solenoid screw tight (it is stripped)

[attach]48[/attach]Is there an insert or something I can use to tighten a screw that holds the solenoid valve to the body? I will attach a pic to show you what I am talking about

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mrfixit

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Sunday, March 27th 2011, 8:29pm

I just use a bigger screw when that happens. Works everytime..

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larbec

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Monday, March 28th 2011, 5:24am

I did think about that and will do.....

Thanks

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Wet_Boots

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Tuesday, March 29th 2011, 8:12am

You may find you need to buy a new valve, and swap out the entire (bonnet) top cover.

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larbec

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Tuesday, March 29th 2011, 8:34pm

I placed a screw one size bigger and I am good to go

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