Antenna base male screw spinning

[WiVR]

I am having trouble tightening my antenna to the base. The black plastic piece which houses the female portion of the antenna mount screws on to the base seemingly all the way and then won't tighten up. The male thread sticking up from the base into the antenna starts to spin.

 

Is this normal and if not, is there any way to fix it? Looks like it's sealed.

 

Thanks

Kevin

[GeorgeS]

www.firestik.com Most likley time for a new antenna

[gibvel]

Had the same thing happen with mine. Got a replacement off of ebay.

[cimmer]

There is a plastic washer that goes between the base of the antenna and the stud. I have found that without that, the antenna wont tighten up properly.

Check out the part fiche and you will see it listed there. Here is the information from Flatout on it. It is listed under Audio 1..

 

28

WASHER,PLATE 90202-17211-00 (replaces 26H-88149-00-00)

1

$3.23

Hope this helps.

Rick F.

[WiVR]

I have to get a couple other things so I will try the washer. I may also try a little JB Weld and a die to cut through the JB.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Kevin

[Skid]

You could always switch over to a FireStik. You wouldn't believe the difference....

[WiVR]

Did you folks use the standard firestick and were there any other things you need to get to install? I have an 86 VR with CB and std 1 antenna mount.

[gibvel]

Check out this site and see if it helps.

 

Marshall Mod.