RogerH Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hi Folks, I have been asked by a friend to find out if anybody has a Dzus fastener flaring tool one can borrow. I think this may be for the bonnet Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Is this for a TR? If so - Will go looking in the garage Roger. I had a full set once that did all the TR Dzus fasteners. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 You don't really need one. The "grommets" can be flared by careful use of the right sized nut & bolt. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 I used a large countersunk set screw (10mm?) to start it off and followed up with a regular one just the right size for the finished hole (and a couple of thick washers). Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 5, 2022 Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 Bob & Ian. For single handed fitting that method is good. The tools require a second pair of hands to hold the bonnet while the tools are struck and the grommet/retainer washer are set. Same goes with the sidescreen and screen stanchions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 Found ‘em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 Nice. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dingle Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 Roger-Since you have a lathe, it is easy to make a cone (maybe 45 or 60 deg) with an ID to fit a 3/8" bolt (or whatever the ID of the grommet is). Use the cone and nut&bolt to start the flare. Much safer than using a hammer around the bonnet. Berry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbysr Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 I used a large countersunk Allen screw and then nut, washer and bolt , works quite well. i used some forming grease, but tapping grease will do a similar job . It helps the metal to form more easily with out scoring rgds Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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