M101A2 lunette assembly broken bolt

[ultim8gamr]

Ok so I was able to get the Lunette assembly off this past weekend. The two rear bolts were perfectly fine, it was the lower plate that bend around the bolt holes. I will get some pics up soon. But the two front holes did not have sheared bolts in them. They had rubber/plastic plugs in them that has 3/8 marked on them. Maybe they were put in when everything was painted? Has anyone noticed this before? I will get pictures up soon. Glad to see its a simple fix like finding the correct bolts, but this does seem odd. also, IIRC the rear bolts appeared to be grade 5 bolts by the markings on the head.

 

[Pinz25086]

Well if they are supposed to grade 8 and they were grade 5, I would feel safe answering the question of why they sheared. Big difference in stength.

Wayne

 

[ultim8gamr]

But thats the thing, there were NO sheared bolts. There were little plugs where bolts should have been that are easily pushed out.

 

[lindyp38]

this site can literally be a lifesaver.......im so thankful to everyone who has helped me along the way...

id like to get a trailer for my m1008........

 

[TIGERFANS2]

did you try to thread any bolts nto the holes that the plugs were in once you had it out?

 

[ultim8gamr]

Haven't had a chance yet, It seems that it is still threaded so I will pick up some 1/2 in bolts and give it a shot this weekend.

thanks all

 

[TIGERFANS2]

good luck!