[NSRCA-discussion] Heli coils

[Ron Van Putte]

On Mar 23, 2006, at 5:17 AM, Bob Richards wrote:

> Bad link, try http://www.toolsource.com
> I noticed they also have the 1/4-28 (glow plug) kits.

Whoa!  The last time I looked, the glow plug threads were 1/4 - 32.

Ron Van Putte

>
> Jim Woodward <jim.woodward at schroth.com> wrote:
> Thanks Bill,
>
> www.toulsource.com had a 5 mm kit for $26 so I went with it.
>
> Thanks All,
>
> Jim
>
> James R. Woodward
> Schroth Safety Products
> Engineering & Customer Support Manager
> 1371 SW 8th St. Unit 3
> Pompano Beach, FL 33069
> Cell: (954) 319-0873
>
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca- 
> discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bill Glaze
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:33 PM
> To: NSRCA Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli coils
>
> Jim:
> Back when I was building racing engines for Drag Boats and Cars, I  
> bought complete HeliCoil kits.  The kit came with all the necessary  
> specialty stuff, tools etc. and the Major Thing:  A custom tap that  
> was the proper size/thread for the OUTSIDE of the HeliCoil.  This  
> is absolutely essential.  It is then possible to go back to the  
> store and replenish the kit, if necessary, with more HeliCoils.
> Bill Glaze
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Woodward
> To: 'NSRCA Mailing List'
> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:50 AM
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Heli coils
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> I have two header bolts partially stripped in a 3W 150.  The  
> standard bolt is 5mm.  Where is the best source for heli coils?   
> Also, it looks like there is an installation tool required.  Is it  
> better to get a “kit” or try to get only the exact tools???   
> Anyway, asking for a little education on this topic J
>
> Thanks,
> Jim W.
>
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