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| yello914 |
 Oct 21 2016, 10:19 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Southern California Member No.: 4,099 Region Association: None  |
Greetings!!
Is anyone using Konig seats? I am trying to install a new pair I bought a few years ago and cannot seem to get the original allen head bolts on.. They go in about a half turn and stop.. I don't want to strip/cross thread the holes and wonder if they require special hardware. Feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Cheers |
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| dangrouche |
Oct 21 2016, 11:19 PM
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dangrouche Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None |
they are nothing out of the ordinary. You need to chase those threads with some oil and maybe some "sacrificial screws" to get those threads opened up smoothly. They are not 100% perfectly aligned like OEM seats, so, you need to be patient and methodical in attaching the tracks. If alignment is off, then I would err on the side of enlarging the track holes, since tracks are readily plentiful. The harbor Freight tap and die set should help you get this project done. load the screw in a counterclockwise direction and listen for a click, this is a technique used when reattaching grip screws on a handgun. once you hear the click, the screw is seated on the first thread, then you proceed with turning the screw by hand and feel it loading into the hole. then chase it fully down the entire path of the threading.
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| yello914 |
Oct 22 2016, 02:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Southern California Member No.: 4,099 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(dangrouche @ Oct 21 2016, 10:19 PM)  they are nothing out of the ordinary. You need to chase those threads with some oil and maybe some "sacrificial screws" to get those threads opened up smoothly. They are not 100% perfectly aligned like OEM seats, so, you need to be patient and methodical in attaching the tracks. If alignment is off, then I would err on the side of enlarging the track holes, since tracks are readily plentiful. The harbor Freight tap and die set should help you get this project done. load the screw in a counterclockwise direction and listen for a click, this is a technique used when reattaching grip screws on a handgun. once you hear the click, the screw is seated on the first thread, then you proceed with turning the screw by hand and feel it loading into the hole. then chase it fully down the entire path of the threading. Thank You for replying and providing detailed instructions!! |
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| Larmo63 |
Oct 22 2016, 09:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
The screws in my vintage Schools are NOT the same size as the screws that fit the factory seats.
That is my experience. I would try some different sizes. |
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| Blue6 |
Oct 22 2016, 09:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,033 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Oct 22 2016, 08:51 AM) The screws in my vintage Schools are NOT the same size as the screws that fit the factory seats. That is my experience. I would try some different sizes. Are you old enough to have " vintage schools "? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| rhodyguy |
Oct 22 2016, 10:04 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,060 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
The screw inserts in the seat bottoms of my Konigs did not work with the factory rails and bases. I had to adjust the screw holes in the rails.
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| mtn flyr |
Oct 22 2016, 11:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 20-December 07 From: Bozeman Mt Member No.: 8,491 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Mine matched right up with no issues
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| JmuRiz |
Oct 22 2016, 06:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,423 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I'm with Dave, mine fit with stock hardware. Not 'exactly' the same so you need to just keep all fasteners loose until you fit them all then torque down (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| yello914 |
Oct 23 2016, 04:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Southern California Member No.: 4,099 Region Association: None |
Thanks again to all who replied.
I tried tightening one bolt and it went in smoothly after a few turns. Beautiful car!!! |
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| jrblackbox |
Oct 23 2016, 05:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 8-September 15 From: Easton, CT Member No.: 19,140 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(mtn flyr @ Oct 22 2016, 09:23 AM) Mine matched right up with no issues nice seats! |
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| jrblackbox |
Oct 23 2016, 05:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 8-September 15 From: Easton, CT Member No.: 19,140 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(yello914 @ Oct 23 2016, 02:06 PM) Thanks again to all who replied. I tried tightening one bolt and it went in smoothly after a few turns. Beautiful car!!! pics please! |
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