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stript thread insert

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Created by Benny G > 9 months ago, 30 Dec 2007
Benny G
VIC, 29 posts
30 Dec 2007 11:50PM
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Anybody out there no if the thread insert on boards can be replaced or repaird.
The screw on one of my straps came out and stript the thread at the same time.
Any sagestions would be much apreciated I have allready moved the straps in to the next holes but it feeals a bit to close together.

Kitehard
WA, 2782 posts
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30 Dec 2007 11:03PM
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Hey Benny G, you may be able to drill the insert out a little, run a Bottoming tap into the insert and insert a helicoil to the original thread size.

Speak to an engineering workshop, they should be able to do it for you for stuff all. It only takes about 5 minutes to inser a new helicoil.

Good winds,

Blaster
WA, 501 posts
31 Dec 2007 11:51AM
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Kitehard said...



Speak to an engineering workshop, they should be able to do it for you for stuff all. It only takes about 5 minutes to insert a new helicoil.

Good winds,




Once again Kite hard hits the nail on the head. I've done a fair bit of work with helicoils (stripped alloy heads), it's only 5 min job, drill and tap, then screw in helicoil. They should be able to match the same thread as as your existing bolt, if not you may have to go to marine shop and get one, no big task.

Good luck

Gstar
WA, 391 posts
31 Dec 2007 12:02PM
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Drill through the board and use a coach bolt and nylock nut on the upside, approx $1.



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