aerochet Posted February 12, 2021 Report Posted February 12, 2021 My 1963 M20C has hinged doors that cover the fuel cap. The phillips-head cam lock is getting stripped and needs replaced. Has anyone ever replaced their camlocks? I am not sure how to do this.
cctsurf Posted February 12, 2021 Report Posted February 12, 2021 I believe there is a split or star retaining washer underneath the door retainng the camlock to the door.. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/aircraft_parts/ap/menus/ha/fast_1camloc.html I'd have to go look at mine. I thought mine was more along the lines of a dzus fastener, but I could be misremembering. They also have a retaining washer (split) underneath in a more narrow area of the neck that holds it from falling out. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/dzus.php Just looking at them, it might be a southco fastener, I guess I haven't looked that closely at them... https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/aircraft_parts/ap/menus/ha/fast_1southco.html One thing I would note is mine is not philips head, but flat-head... It is large enough that with most coins I can open it. I appreciate that because I don't always have a screwdriver in my hand when I want to check fuel.
aerochet Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Posted February 12, 2021 That is a good idea. Thanks!
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