Halcyon STA-less BP / Wing Questions

[metridium]

Just curiosity on my part, Ben. It's a bit annoying when the plate is flapping around as you're trying to tighten down, but I don't see what the wing has to do with it.

I've tried it rigged with one screw through the wing and plate into a p-weight (the other was too deep) and I didn't notice any extra benefit.

YMMV.

 

[O-ring]

...when using my pioneer wing. No problems yet..

 

[O-ring]

From the side the backplate goes on..

 

[O-ring]

..

 

[O-ring]

...the bolt itself next to the Halcyon logo for scale..

 

[Scubaroo]

Those are different to what my 2001 Pioneer came with - I'll pick some up at a hardware shop.

Ben

 

[Genesis]

what is commonly known as a "carriage bolt".

 

[Scubaroo]

Genesis once bubbled...
what is commonly known as a "carriage bolt".

Or, in Australia, a "coach bolt".

That name makes sense now

 

[JeffAustin]

the carriage bolt that came with my pioneer sticks out too much, the head of the bolt hits against the tank and cocks the tank to one side or the other. A flat headed stainless machine screw that will sit flush in the grommet will work better. I used a couple of big plastic auto body clips, like the kind that hold on a hood liner, they sit flatter than the carriage bolt. Haven't had any problems so far, I got them at Lowes.

 

[Genesis]

that they would also scratch the bejeezus out of the tank.

I use the STA right now, but I want the 4lbs of weight. This summer I might not, as I'm going to HP steelies....