50SW Frame mishap

[foakes]

Hi Barkley --

If you seal it with something from the outside -- there will still be an issue with future service when disassembling -- like any Bondo or filler substance.

Since the threads still grab and have a strong bite --

You might consider a polished piece of SS, or brass -- snug it up to the harness lug -- keep the lettering visible -- attach with (2) countersunk SS screws, tapping down into the frame -- slightly curve the plate to match the circular arc of the frame -- have a trophy shop engrave your name on the plate for $15.

Then this will also hide all of the crud and corrosion pits after you smooth them down -- if you snug it up to the harness lug -- and it does not protrude past the edges of the lug.

And it will be custom.

Best,

Fred

[Indyfisher]

I agree with Fred and Keith, if the screw still has bite and does it's purpose find a way to cover up the damage. It's going to cost a lot of time searching and money for a new frame. Don't seal the screw in you want to be able to remove it again. Fred's patch seems like the best idea and the cheapest solution.

[barkley1956]

Hi Barkley --

If you seal it with something from the outside -- there will still be an issue with future service when disassembling -- like any Bondo or filler substance.

Since the threads still grab and have a strong bite --

You might consider a polished piece of SS, or brass -- snug it up to the harness lug -- keep the lettering visible -- attach with (2) countersunk SS screws, tapping down into the frame -- slightly curve the plate to match the circular arc of the frame -- have a trophy shop engrave your name on the plate for $15.

Thank you Fred, that's a good plan!!!!

Then this will also hide all of the crud and corrosion pits after you smooth them down -- if you snug it up to the harness lug -- and it does not protrude past the edges of the lug.

And it will be custom.

Best,

Fred