Rivet Nut Tool Needed!

[littletoes]

Guys, hate to break the bank on a tool I seem to only use about once every 10 years or so, but I need to fix some threaded inserts on the body of my full size blazer, where I made a hatch to get at the in-tank fuel pump.

Existing are 1/4-20's, and I need to replace a couple that I had to punch out (rusty fasteners-wiring harness AT the pump, in tank, developed a loose connection, had to tighten and put back).

Had to do this all yesterday morning when loaded truck wouldn't start on way to elk camp.....ever had one of those mornings???

Hear truck turning over, that familiar "rumbling" sound....but can't hear the fuel pump??

Prefer to find an American version, just don't know if there are any out there!

I DO have a Stanley rivet gun, but don't know if they make thread-serts that will fit it!
HELP!

'toes

PS-man its Hell doing things on a "no-budget" lifestyle....

 

[RCStocker]

Are you talking about a nut insert. The tool has a handle that has a bolt that screwes into the insert then you tighten it and it draws up tight on your sheet metal?

I have them in 4 sizes and I have the nut surts. I have them in 1/4 inch. I have use them to out on out side mirrors etc on old cars.

http://www.zorotools.com/g/00038232/k-G0331974?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=CK-F8Izvq7MCFYF7Qgod0hUAOQ

I uset them every 20 years now. LOL
It did not copy. Go to Zoro.com tool They are fantastic and have very low prices. They have all the inserts. $12 for a box of 1/4-20 Zink Box of 50

Send me a photo of what you are talking about. If it is what I have I will send you the tool and some inserts then you can ship the tool back with what you do not use. It cost $5.35 to ship one way. I can ship it to hou and you can put the cash or a check in the box when you send it back. I think I have what you want.
Regards
Richard

 

[RCStocker]

Harbor Freight has a kit for $17.

My tools are not the rivit type but will do the job. Mine are what the Navy used 50 years ago. I got them from a surpluss outlet 40 years ago.

 

[littletoes]

Been searching the web...took a while! Here is a link, and yep I agree-years between uses! And an expensive tool!

RCStocker-That's an amazing offer! Thank You, let me try and find one locally first...don't think I will spend the kind of money these go for, but I have a few buddies I'm going to hit up first.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JL57C4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[lilredex]

Just run a bolt into the insert and turn a nut down on it. It'll pull up the bottom section and crush it tightly on to your panel.

Filing a (three cornered file) notch on the side will keep it from turning later.

 

[2fat2fly]

Just run a bolt into the insert and turn a nut down on it. It'll pull up the bottom section and crush it tightly on to your panel.

Filing a (three cornered file) notch on the side will keep it from turning later.

+1 This works well. Just use a high quality bolt.

 

[alex71]

Just run a bolt into the insert and turn a nut down on it. It'll pull up the bottom section and crush it tightly on to your panel.

Filing a (three cornered file) notch on the side will keep it from turning later.

Exactly. Rivnut tools are useless.

You can also use a nut one size larger than the bolt (just to use as a spacer) and tighten the bolt to pull the insert together. if you have to do this a lot, weld a piece of round bar to the nut, then you don't even need to hold it with a wrench.

 

[goodysgotacuda]

The HF tool is pretty crappy, too small for even the 1/4-20 ones. IMO.

If you don't plan on using it much, make a install tool out of a longer bolt, a nut and a few washers. A small impact gun will do the job pretty well.

But I use this bad mamma-jamma. Puts the other methods to shame.
https://sphotos-b.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/p206x206/308361_350264591719020_1361766606_n.jpg

 

[Journaler]

Just run a bolt into the insert and turn a nut down on it. It'll pull up the bottom section and crush it tightly on to your panel.

Filing a (three cornered file) notch on the side will keep it from turning later.

This is what I do. Though I wish I'd thought to file a notch to keep it from turning. Thanks!

 

[Camtwo69]

Jegs.com have a set that works well .

 

[BigAl62]

Just run a bolt into the insert and turn a nut down on it. It'll pull up the bottom section and crush it tightly on to your panel.

Filing a (three cornered file) notch on the side will keep it from turning later.

That's how I do it too. The tools don't work worth a damn.

 

[RCStocker]

I have up loaded the photo twice and keep gettig the wrong photo of my nutsert tools. Sorry but things are not working. The up load on this side needs to be up dated and repaired. I can't even get the rigth phot bucket too to connect. It keeps showing my last photo post.
The glitch in in the Garage Journal web site. I have had this problem pop up before.

 

[goodysgotacuda]

That's how I do it too. The tools don't work worth a damn.

I've installed well over 100 nutserts in thin Jeep sheetmetal with no problems, very fast and effectively with the Westward tool. It definitely works worth a damn when you have 40 to do at a time.

 

[JASTECH]

I have a nut cert tool from Menards and 5 sizes, no issues here. Some people either get low quality tools or improper installation.
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Jeep & Cuda eh?

Thanks, JASTECH

 

[ken w.]

Napa sells these is a pack of 4. I saw them today while looking for some 1/2" body plugs.

 

[thejudges69]

Just run a bolt into the insert and turn a nut down on it. It'll pull up the bottom section and crush it tightly on to your panel.

Filing a (three cornered file) notch on the side will keep it from turning later.

please elaborate, I hate when they turn.

 

[goodysgotacuda]

I used to use a setup like this witha cordless impact. Star washer keeps the nutsert from spinning, apply tension with the larger nut/washer/wrench.

 

[trainer]

If you only need to do a few, you may be better to visit your local body shop mid-morning with a box of doughnuts

 

[ken w.]

I used to use a setup like this witha cordless impact. Star washer keeps the nutsert from spinning, apply tension with the larger nut/washer/wrench.

This is how I used install them when I worked at a Jeep dealer.Nothing fancy,but it works well.

 

[ystl]

I used to use a setup like this witha cordless impact. Star washer keeps the nutsert from spinning, apply tension with the larger nut/washer/wrench.

Would definitely work on smaller rivnuts... Not sure if bigger rivnut would work with this.. I would suggest a multi-functional tool that does both rivet and rivnut but since you have a Stanley rivet tool, it might not be economical... I will post a picture of the tool if you are interested.

 

[goodysgotacuda]

Would definitely work on smaller rivnuts... Not sure if bigger rivnut would work with this.. I would suggest a multi-functional tool that does both rivet and rivnut but since you have a Stanley rivet tool, it might not be economical... I will post a picture of the tool if you are interested.

It worked fine for 1/4-20 and 5/16"-18 nutserts.

I now have this.

 

[ystl]

I was referring to this tool. It is a multifunctional one that does rivet, rivnut and rivstud. I don't think many people use rivstud so I have attached a pic in case. It is pretty much a reverse of rivnut.

 

[littletoes]

Thanks guys for elaborating on this thread!

goodysgotacuda-Thanks for the pic! I'm going to give this a try. Just got back from elk camp, no luck just rain, but still good to get out.

Guess I drank too much coffee this morning, couldn't sleep. Wife it out like a lamp. Poor thing, and the baby won't let her sleep much...hehe, she wants to keep having 'em!

Some good looking tools here guys, with a lot of options....may just have to tell the boss at work on monday we could use one of them "stud-set" tools. Would sure come in handy working on HVAC equipment!

 

[gf0012-aust]

An old thread, but still relevant for an update.

I use the following adapter by DAFRA in Australia. Works a treat, 1st time every time - I wish I'd had it before I did a dozen by hand using the machine bolt method