Engine box Fasteners, Bolts, 1995 Cutter LE on Ford F53 Chassis

[BarnacleBill]

One of the threaded “nuts” that hold the engine box in place has striped out on our 1995 Cutter LE.

Here’s a couple of pictures:



Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

[pgr32e]

If an auto supply place doesn't have it, you could try an aircraft supply place, just ask for an anchor nut in whatever size it is. Could also try someplace like Fastenall....Phil.

[DaveFL]

Ace hardware might have, no matter what the price, it will be better than what it cost the PO at dealer to install new ones. I took the bolts into the shop and ground the bolts down to a point so that it is easier to find the hole and use fingers to tighten at least a couple of turns before using a wrench.

[Wsmith]

Find someone that can install a rivnut. They work great I installed them in my truck bed to hold a hundred gallon fuel tank down. The kind I used had a gun similar to a rivet gun with the straight handles.Rivnut Fasteners & Bollhoff Installation Tools, Puller EZ & Custom Rivnuts - Blind Fasteners & Inserts - Bollhoff

[Wsmith]

Bill Didn't want to infer you couldn't install the rivnut I gave you the link too. I posted and then decided to find a link for you and didn't proof read my post. Sorry!! Last time I used one it was not this simple, It required a tool that was about $200. The video makes it look simple now. Good luck with your repair.

Wes