Re: Stripped Balancer bolt? - 04-28-2006 , 12:47 PM

"wayne c" <wayneca2003 (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote

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Heli-coils restore a threaded hole to original specs. The strength of a heli-coil is almost the same as the original threads. That said. tapping to the next size is an option, but not necessarally the best. Wayne

In many cases, Heli-coil is superior to original threads.

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"SnoMan" <admin (AT) snoman (DOT) com> wrote in message newsj4s42lu4ch1ngolbim4iubn6mrdcqf8rn (AT) 4ax (DOT) com... On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:56:43 GMT, "wayne c" wayneca2003 (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: Your other option is to "heli-coil" it. These are inserts, you drill and tap the existing hole with a special tap and install a insert that is the original thread size. You can buy a kit for about $50 or less. Just make sure you get the right size. Wayne I would not helicoil it. Just tap it to the next size larger bolt if need be and you will have a stronger fastener with more contact aera afterwards. ----------------- The SnoMan www.thesnoman.com