Fastener Question

[southpaw]

I need to replace the wire attached to this fastener. Can anyone identify the fastener and type of driver needed to remove it? Thanks!

 

[ERIC6913]

From what I know, those are called, "solid rivets". To remove them you must drill them out and then use a punch to help facilitate complete removal. Check out YouTube for some helpful videos.

 

[southpaw]

Thanks Eric!!

 

[MtnMan]

I'd leave it as-is and neatly splice the existing wire.

 

[southpaw]

I think that might be where this is going to end up!!

 

[ERIC6913]

I've actually left that ground pigtail attached on some housings I sent out for chroming and the whole process did not damage the pigtail.

 

[cmb56]

In several occasions I have used a small flat screwdriver to bend the ”wings” apart on the cable connector so much that the cable can be pulled out.
Then I have installed a new cable and solder it to the cable connector and then pressed the ”wings” back as much as

Michael

 

[cmb56]

... much as possible.

Michael