pezza Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi all, I have just seen that Cambs trials centre are selling replacement engine casing ID plates for Fantics and although they are rather expensive I am considering one as mine has been painted over! My question really is how are they attached? The ad for the plates say they come with self-tapping rivets, but are these just screwed or tapped into place? Also how would I remove the old ones - do they have to be drilled out? I don't want to do more harm than good and end up with big holes in my casing! - Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilks Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Well surely your question would have been better directed at Cambs trials centre who could give you better info.At least then it's the right info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Yes, I'm really not that daft, that was the first place I asked the question. I didn't think it would do any harm to ask here also, whilst awaiting a reply. I'm guessing there are members here that have experience of this and maybe a few others who would also be interested in the answer..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhubuk Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 The new rivets are hammered (gently) in. Problem is getting the old ones out as they are hardened. I would say a pair of pliers with nice sharp jaws to provide a bit of twisting movement, and then a thin screwdriver between the case and inside of plate to help lever out the rivet. After all your old plates probably had it. If the pliers don't work then I would get a dremmel with a fine cut off disc in it and try and put a shallow screwdriver slot across the head to try and turn it that way. As for drilling out... your right, probably end up with a big ole mess. Bare in mind that the casing's are thin and reasonably soft, so gently with it. Hope that helps 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezza Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks for that Red, some great tips there. I hadn't thought about cutting a slot across the head of the rivet. I just need to work up the nerve to have a go now....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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