The studs were brazed in originally so any residual braze must be thoroughly removed before welding...The last time I repaired one I used countersunk screws that I turned the heads down on slightly...I countersunk the back of the pressure plate and then welded them in...Allow the plate to cool naturally and check that it's flat after everything is completed...Tweak if required!....Ian
Thank you Ian. That is the issue I've been thinking about. Makes good sense to countersink the back and use a tapered screw. Wondering if I should do all six at once so I don't have a repeat of this problem.
Regards,
James
I'd leave any sound screws in place...It's very rare that they fail in use, rather at the time they are done up..Fit a spring washer under each nut and resist the temptation to swing on the end of the spanner..A medium grade Loctite 'threadlock' would help in that regard as well...Ian
