ok thanks for the reply ! and its not stripped just regular screws on this one . you said ten pounds is good to use on a blower ? this is a weiand 871 i would like to get in the 950 hp range ! if this is possible ? like i said this is my first blower motor. ill try to get some hylomar and string . that sounds weird L>O>L> jj is it like using silicone or is hylomar a spray , and the string like sewing string ? learn something everyday!!!!! thanks again!!!