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Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW #6835331 04/09/20 08:02 AM 04/09/20 08:02 AM
Joined: Dec 2016 SC Iowa btomlin OP trapper
btomlin OP trapper Joined: Dec 2016 SC Iowa	I just acquired some Bridger 3 and NW 3 dog on traps. The brass bolts/nuts are different sizes and I was going to just "standardize" everything to 1 size bolt for adjustments. I am planning to use a SS machine screw with locknut. Good/bad idea?? What size machine screw?? I've read "#10" but not sure if that is correct. Someone needs to come out with an easy conversation to a Monty dogless pan. LOL. Last edited by btomlin; 04/09/20 10:25 AM.

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: btomlin] #6835419 04/09/20 09:31 AM 04/09/20 09:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Montana Taximan trapper
Taximan trapper Joined: Jan 2007 Montana	#10 is a good size.If it doesn't fit,drill out the hole with a 3/16" bit.

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: btomlin] #6835495 04/09/20 10:24 AM 04/09/20 10:24 AM
Joined: Dec 2016 SC Iowa btomlin OP trapper
btomlin OP trapper Joined: Dec 2016 SC Iowa	Thank you. 3/16" bit sounds easier to find than #14 drill bit.

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: btomlin] #6835547 04/09/20 11:09 AM 04/09/20 11:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin T The Beav trapper
The Beav trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 Wisconsin	Make sure that you use enough spacers between the pan posts and the pan shank so when you tighten down your bolt you get even pressure against the pan shank. That will give you a smoother pan drop. The forum Know It All according to Muskrat

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: The Beav] #6835572 04/09/20 11:34 AM 04/09/20 11:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2020 Aliceville, Kansas 45 Yukon John trapper
Yukon John trapper Joined: Jan 2020 Aliceville, Kansas 45	Originally Posted by The Beav Make sure that you use enough spacers between the pan posts and the pan shank so when you tighten down your bolt you get even pressure against the pan shank. That will give you a smoother pan drop. I like that idea, what do you use for spacers? Last edited by Yukon John; 04/09/20 11:34 AM. Act like a blank, get treated like a blank. Insert your own blank!

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: btomlin] #6835579 04/09/20 11:40 AM 04/09/20 11:40 AM
Joined: Apr 2012 Southern Michigan T trappergbus trapper
trappergbus trapper T Joined: Apr 2012 Southern Michigan	10x24 brass, available at Lowes in small amounts or MTP by the dozen. X2 with the brass washers. #14 bit.. While your at it grind or file the pan shank so its a flat surface. That will maintain the tension throughout the pan drop. Stainless works well also. Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: btomlin] #6835580 04/09/20 11:40 AM 04/09/20 11:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Montana Taximan trapper
Taximan trapper Joined: Jan 2007 Montana	Originally Posted by btomlin Thank you. 3/16" bit sounds easier to find than #14 drill bit. I have found the #14 a little tight and now use the 3/16" I went on Ebay and got a batch of brass washers.I agree with Beav.You want consistent contact on the pan shank,all the way around that screw.If it contacts more on one spot you will get inconsistent pressure as the pan moves.

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: btomlin] #6835663 04/09/20 12:42 PM 04/09/20 12:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Montana Taximan trapper
Taximan trapper Joined: Jan 2007 Montana	The better suppliers usually have #10,brass screw kits that include screw,nut and one washer.Measure what you have and order.I have used both brass and SS.

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: trappergbus] #6835685 04/09/20 12:55 PM 04/09/20 12:55 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 U.P. Michigan G garart trapper
garart trapper G Joined: Feb 2014 U.P. Michigan	Originally Posted by trappergbus . While your at it grind or file the pan shank so its a flat surface. That will maintain the tension throughout the pan drop. Stainless works well also. This should be done for sure. You have the pan loose already, I swipe both sides of the shank over the bolt hole with a file and remove the burr and flatten this area. Makes a very smooth setup on the pan! Last edited by garart; 04/09/20 12:58 PM. Reason: DA mistake

Re: Pan Bolt size - 3 Bridger/NW [Re: btomlin] #6837625 04/10/20 09:31 PM 04/10/20 09:31 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Interior Alaska R Rusty Newhouse trapper
Rusty Newhouse trapper R Joined: Mar 2015 Interior Alaska	I recently ordered nuts and washers online from the Boltdepot. The prices were the cheapest I could find and I didn't have to leave the house. https://www.boltdepot.com/Flat_washers_Brass.aspx

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