On Tue, 27 Aug 2002, Malcolm Stebbins wrote:

> I put mine where Tim put his (for the same reasons), but I have had no problem with
> the water getting warm or hot.  I also used some metal backing plate for the screws
> so that there was more than just the plastic holing the cup-holders.  M

Fender washers would work well for this, I'd think.  I just got done
mounting a panel of three gauges on top of my instrument panel cover, and
I backed up all the bolts with 1" diameter fender washers.  It made a very
sturdy installation.

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