Dave, Thanks for the suggestion. I did look at Lee Valley, but I did not find what you did. I bought the handle and installed. The total cost $2.50 (CAD). https://www.dropbox.com/s/8w4rk7hjs29j66r/20170628_202718.jpg?dl=0
Thanks Marek Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Dave S via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 06:47 To: C&c Stus List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dave S<mailto:syerd...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List engine shut-off t-handle repair or replacement Marek - 4 thoughts: repair the handle with epoxy, with a heavily waxed 1/4-20 bolt or threaded rod inserted. do it on your workbench at home. Once it kicks, clamp the bolt in a vise, if necessary gently it heat with a torch, and remove the handle. or Drill and tap something cool to make a new handle. or Check busybee, lee valley or McMaster Carr for a replacement handle. its a common thread size. <goog_1540162140> http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=61652&cat=1,43455,61994&ap=1 or Drill and tap (if necessary) a line terminal ball and secure with a nut, or devise a lanyard. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/sea-sure--line-stopper-balls--P002_065_006_026?recordNum=12 Howzat? Dave ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com<mailto:muckl...@gmail.com>> To: "C&C List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Bcc: Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:02:00 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List engine shut-off t-handle repair or replacement To prevent epoxy from adhering to anything, you can use fiberglass mold release. You can also use a fiberglass or automotive paste wax. Or don't and just have the handle permanently attached. Maybe some JB Weld? JB Weld Putty? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jun 19, 2017 7:42 PM, "Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hello, My t-handle on the engine shut-off has some broken threads. When I pulled the handle to turn off the engine, it stayed in my hand. It is a simple replacement, but I could not find a source anywhere in Canada. I found it on SBO and Catalina Direct, but with shipping, taxes, and after the exchange it comes to about $60. I considered a proper thread insert, but a kit with a dozen inserts costs about $40. I am thinking that there should be a way to restore the threads in a cheaper way. I was wondering if anyone has a reasonable way to do that. I am thinking about spreading some grease on a bolt with the correct size thread, putting some epoxy into the hole, and threading the bolt into the handle. The idea is that the epoxy should attach to the handle and not to the greased bolt. The thread is 1/4 - 20. Am I completely out to lunch? Any ideas how to prepare he bolt, so that the epoxy won’t adhere to it?
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