March 23, 2018, 17:32
Lorne WasylishenStripped Case Screw Receptacle 974
I don't know if receptacle is the right term but I have a 974 and the part of the movement into which the case screw threads is stripped.
I am not actually going to fix it because one screw holds fine but I would like to know the procedure to repair this problem.
Thanks
April 08, 2018, 19:09
Kevin HoffmanHi Lorne , I was waiting for one of the pros to answer , having worked on machinery my whole life , I am familiar with repairing larger bolts and threads , using helicoil , inserts , welding and drilling , I would think on watches that if going a little larger is not practical , maybe you could close the hole and re-tap , I have yet to encounter it and would like to hear their answer.
April 08, 2018, 19:24
Lorne WasylishenThanks Kevin, I was thinking the same and hope to hear from someone who has actually done it.
April 09, 2018, 09:46
Lorne WasylishenThank you Dr.D, it was helpful.
I've been around long enough to know the simplest search term is usually the best but sometimes..... well, thanks again.