What's the Deal with New Spindle Screws

[LarryJohnson]

Turns out, I had the right size tap. It didn't take anytime at all to do it on the bench. Threads are thin, but appear sufficient. I plan to add split lock washers just because the built-in washer doesn't have ridges for grip. Might be overkill cause everything will probably rust on anyway. Anyway, time for a beer and baseball.

 

[PTmowerMech]

Turns out, I had the right size tap. It didn't take anytime at all to do it on the bench. Threads are thin, but appear sufficient. I plan to add split lock washers just because the built-in washer doesn't have ridges for grip. Might be overkill cause everything will probably rust on anyway. Anyway, time for a beer and baseball.

I've gotten into the habit of cleaning the surfaces around the bolts and spraying them with some sort of paint or that rubber in a can stuff. It seems to stick pretty good (on a clean surface). Just a little dab'll do ya.