Stripped thread on engine casing

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Sam-NI
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Stripped thread on engine casing

Post by Sam-NI » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:55 am

On the genny side of the engine, the thread has been stripped on one of the bolt holes. I discovered this when changing the genny cover gasket. It's the bolt that has the nipple (tehe) next to it, that holds the lug for the clutch cable in place.

Whats the best way to repair this?
Me? The 13th Duke of Wymbourne, Here? In a French maids finishing school? At 3 O'clock in the morning? With my reputation?

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Re: Stripped thread on engine casing

Post by magg » Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:30 am

Heli-coil insert.

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Re: Stripped thread on engine casing

Post by hunter » Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:59 pm

Yep Helicoil.

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