Marker light hole repair on aluminum, How?
When resealing the marker lights, I re-secured the lights in the same holes. Problem is, The screws just spin in the old holes. Tried to re-drill new ones. Didn't work. So, How can I secure them to th...
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Make an adapter plate out of 1/8" aircraft grade aluminum:
Drill and de-burr a 3/4" hole for the wires.
Drill holes for mounting the marker light; tap these holes for #8-32 machine screws.
Drill a set of four mounting holes in the adapter plate.
Wet sand the adapter plate with 600 grit waterproof paper.
Screw the #8-32 screws halfway into the tapped holes.
Paint the adapter plate to match your trailer. Remove the screws after the paint dries.
Assemble the light to the adapter plate with the machine screws.
Mount the assembly to the trailer with #10 sheet metal screws.
Done.
Drill and de-burr a 3/4" hole for the wires.
Drill holes for mounting the marker light; tap these holes for #8-32 machine screws.
Drill a set of four mounting holes in the adapter plate.
Wet sand the adapter plate with 600 grit waterproof paper.
Screw the #8-32 screws halfway into the tapped holes.
Paint the adapter plate to match your trailer. Remove the screws after the paint dries.
Assemble the light to the adapter plate with the machine screws.
Mount the assembly to the trailer with #10 sheet metal screws.
Done.
