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Old 02-26-2025, 05:58 PM   #2
nkaminar
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Default Re: Rear Hood Hinge - Threads Stripped

I think that there are captive nuts underneath. Unfortunately you have to take the tank out to get to them. One suggestion I have just off the top of my head is to fill the holes with a strong epoxy like JB Weld and then drill and tap for the bolts.
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