Cookie Fuel / GoPro 3 Roller Mount Question

[gregorygottlieb 0]

I just fitted the Cookie GoPro 3 roller mount to my Fuel helmet.

When I tightened the camera housing retention bolt inside the roller mechanism (prior to inserting the roller mechanism into the two 'bookends' that hold it), the retention bolt just kept turning.

At first I thought it was just a long bolt, but then realised that it had stopped going further into the housing. I tried removing it (without unscrewing it), but it seems to be secure - apart from the fact that it will still turn.
Has anyone else experienced something similar?

The camera seems very secure on the mount, but I just wonder if anyone has any thoughts on why this may have happened - and if I should seek further advice / repair / adjustment before jumping it . . ?

Thanks. :)

[SkydiveBase 0]

Hi,

You may have stripped the thread. The screw should tighten and then stop turning. Are you able to disassemble?

[gregorygottlieb 0]

Thanks for commenting. I stripped it as far as it would go after my first day of jumping. On reassembling it, the bolt locked correctly. I guess I'll never know why it didn't the first time! :)