Bubbleboy Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I have run in to a small hurdle that OME is helping me with but thought it may help someone else one day so have started this thread. Im mounting flight instruments in my panel and want to mount the ASI, ALT & VSI from behind the panel. OME has sent me the screws and clips but something is not right. I can slide the clip into the screw hole in the instrument from behind but the screw then will not screw in as it appears too big. With the legs of the clip in the instrument screw hole, I cant get the screw in. There is every possibility that I am doing something wrong which is why im posting this. Im sure OME will sort me out but interested in hearing other folks methods. I wouldnt think you would need to drill the screw holes out in the instrument which I havent done. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 What is the diameter of the holes in the instrument that the screws have to go through? Would you post a picture, please? OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbleboy Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Mark.....my pc is playing up and wont load the pic here so have emailed it to you. The hole is 4mm which is around 5/32? Scotty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I saw the picture. The legs seem to be too long. I posted four clips this afternoon. They should do the job. What is the diameter of the screw holes in the instruments that you were able to fit the clips and screws into? Are these Chinese instruments? OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbleboy Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hi Mark....they are the Falcon brand from Aircraft Spruce. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Should be OK. Let's see what happens when you try the clips I sent today. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virago Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just a little tip with those clips (grasshopper nuts) ... spread the legs (no, I'm not being crude) before fitting the clips to the holes. That way, the correct sized screw should engage the nuts ok and it helps prevent the clips from pushing out the back. Instrument screws are normally 6/32's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbleboy Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Just a little tip with those clips (grasshopper nuts) ... spread the legs (no, I'm not being crude) before fitting the clips to the holes. That way, the correct sized screw should engage the nuts ok and it helps prevent the clips from pushing out the back. Instrument screws are normally 6/32's.[/quoteGreat suggestion, will look into that. Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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