I was replacing the worn rail buttons on one of my rockets. I replaced 1 just fine.The other 2 I got about 3 turns out when the epoxy on the backing nut let loose. I suspect the threads at the end of the screw got some epoxy or other gunk on them and wouldn't turn through the nut without some force behind it.
So, now I have 2 screws with rail buttons that I can't get out because the nut is twisting. Both nuts are located in between centering rings, so I can't readily get at it. Not the best choice in hindsight. Any advice on the following to things would be helpful:
So, now I have 2 screws with rail buttons that I can't get out because the nut is twisting. Both nuts are located in between centering rings, so I can't readily get at it. Not the best choice in hindsight. Any advice on the following to things would be helpful:
- Removing the screw with the rail button. Preferably removing the nut too so it's not rattling around.
- Replacing the nut/reattaching the rail button. I can move the back one back to in between the rear thrust, but I am not sure about the middle. one.