[FC] Torn Thread

[James Davis]

Well ok.  The best repair is with a Time-Sert.  The tool is expensive 
($100) but you can rent it from Clark's.  Clark's also sells Helicoil 
kits.  Well, Helicoil doesn't make spark plug kits but Clarks sells 
helically wound springs kits to be used to repair spark plug holes.  They 
are very difficult to install for the uninitiated. Lastly, there is a spark 
plug kit sold by the FLAPS and Clarks, that is easy to install and cheap, 
but it doesn't work too well in my opinion.  It is pictured on the top page 
173 in the catalog.  I use a hellically wound kit but if Iwere new at it, I 
would spring for the big bucks and use a Time-Sert.  If you are going to do 
it, without removing the head, be sure in grease the tap with wheel bearing 
grease to hold the chips.  You will have to clean and re-grease the tap 
every 3 turns or so.  Besure and use Locktite on the insert, what ever kind 
you chose.
Jim Davis



  At 05:47 PM 10/14/2004, you wrote:
>I am sorry, this is a spark plug thread.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Diane Galli" <rdgalli@tcsn.net>
>To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
>Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 4:17 PM
>Subject: Re: [FC] Torn Thread
>
>
> > Michael,  you need to let us know if this is a sparkplug thread or a
>pulled
> > stud
> >            Bob
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Emanuele" <rampside@ncweb.com>
> > To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 1:18 PM
> > Subject: [FC] Torn Thread
> >
> >
> > > OK guys and gals, it's been a while since my last post, but I am in need
> > > of
> > > your expert help.
> > > I have torn out the threads on the #1 cylinder on my 140hp rampside. I
> > > have
> > > never had to deal with this before. My questions are as follows. What
>type
> > > of
> > > thread insert should I use? Can it be had from any parts store? Does
> > > anyone
> > > have a part number? What do I ask for, thread type , length,etc.? Last
>but
> > > not
> > > least can this be done without removing the head? What do I need to
> > > know,look
> > > for or watch out for?  Lastly, is this going to be equal to brain
>surgery
> > > or
> > > as easy as removing a wart ?
> > > As allways any and all help is greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Michael Emanuele
> > > 61 Rampside 140hp
> > > 61 Eight Door- For show
> > > 69 Monza Ct- in restoration
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