have a question about the tejon wingnut for the coil

[JamesWV]

I keep stripping out and breaking the nylon wingnuts that attach the coil to the lower rod. Any advice on how to fix this problem? I have had this machine for about 6 years now and love it, but this has become an issue lately .

 

[appleton hunter]

[FONT=&quot]It could be possible the rubber washer need to be replace. You would not have to tighten so much.[/FONT]