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I've used them (Heli-Coils) on full size engines and they are commonly
used in spark plug holes in aluminum cylinder heads, and as repairs on
cast iron pieces. Work fine; I do believe I just may get one or 2 sets
for use on smaller sizes that we use in modeling. Never used one
smaller than 1/4-20 before, but I see no reason that they shouldn't be
as good. Anyone ever used Keen-Serts? (One piece thread inserts.)
They work well also, in the larger sizes.<br>
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Bill Glaze<br>
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Keith Black wrote:Jerry, your description almost makes me "want" to
install the heli-coil,<br>
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Thanks for the info.
Keith Black
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Subject: Re: Stripped header holes, need advice
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<pre wrap="">I have a Webra 1.45 that has had the threads stripped out of the
screw holes that are used to mount the header. I need some advice on
the best way to fix this. Drill out and re-tap bigger? Heli-coil?
Another solution?
Not really sure what the best solution is. I'd appreciate
suggestions if anyone knows what the best approach is.
Thanks,
Keith Black
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<pre wrap="">Hi Keith,
I had this happen on one of my 145's a couple of years ago. I
ordered a metric Heli-coil kit from McMaster-Carr and installed them
myself. It was really very easy (I'd never installed a Heli-coil
before) and it is without question the best way to go if you strip
out the case. Properly installed there is NO WAY that it will ever
strip out again.
Plus you get to buy another tool! (Always a good thing!).
Jerry
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