Explorer nut and bolt help.

[amustel]

Hello.
I've just purchased an extra coil for my Explorer XS (detech 14"). Upon receiving it I realized that the black plastic bolt I use for my stock 10.5" and 7.5" Minelab coils is too big to enter the Detech coil. I just wanted to test it, so I used a metal bolt and a wingnut. It worked fine so far however I understand that plastic bolts must be used to attach coils to the lower rod, so please tell me if this is a no-no. (Detector just seem to ignore the metal bolt and wingnut). Should I find a plastic bolt of minor diameter that fits the detech coil? Where can I find such plastic bolts and nuts, if it is absolutely necessary? Thanks!

 

[dirt doctor]

Lowe's has a good selection .

 

[amustel]

Thanks, dirt doctor.

 

[johnspoppi]

Use a 5/16 drill and make the hole in the coil bigger

 

[stasys]

metal bolt is not best solution!or even worst! if it will come lose its will start to inter fear for excelerator you can use wright diameter toilet seat bolts, they are cheap,plentiful and strong.

 

[captn_se]

Your machine may seem to ignore the metal bolt (because the bolt is moving in tandem with your coil), but I'm sure your machine's ground balance is not correct. It made the necessary adjustments and canceled out the bolt, but your machine won't be running optimally for best depth. Yes, like the others have said, only use a plastic bolt/nut.

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[TokenDigger]

Lowe's, Home Depot and some of the Sears hardware stores have good selection of plastic nuts and bolts. You may want to put on two nuts to reduce chance of loosening. Good luck.

 

[amustel]

Thanks to all you for the responses, I will try to find the plastic nut and bolt.
It makes sense that I should not use a metal bolt even if the machine seems to ignore it, what Dan said is true!

 

[thebeatmachine]

If possible find a drill bit that matches the diameter of your xs bolt and resize the hole on the coil.

 

[HRife]

I dissagree with resizing the coil mounting hole. These are usually designed with certain tolerances to allow for the intended forces incountered while swinging the coil. I would definately get an appropriate nylon assembly. Just my 2 cents.

Harold