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Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« on: September 11, 2019, 09:54:52 AM »
I think I have stripped the thread on the small bolt on the rear of the head (the one under the 1 in the picture)

Would it be OK do folks think to just put a longer bolt through with a nut? I realise this is not "original" but would it be OK for now

Right and proper  is to Helicoil it of course but much bigger pain so cold do another time
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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2019, 10:53:27 AM »
Er what picture?

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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2019, 11:00:43 AM »
Er what picture?

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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2019, 11:11:51 AM »
You COULD use a nut and bolt, but why not helicoil it, 5 mins work, and it saves removing the head a further time to get it done later
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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2019, 11:34:51 AM »
Problem is the underside is not flat so trying to tighten a nut will "cock" the bolt and stress it

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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2019, 12:44:32 PM »
Problem is the underside is not flat so trying to tighten a nut will "cock" the bolt and stress it

Aha didn't think of that -- Helicoil it is then, at least I can do it without pulling the jugs I guess
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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2019, 01:01:13 PM »
I presume that particular bolt is only low torque? not like the other bolts surrounding the cylinders.... If so then you can easily get away with a longer bolt and nut... It would need much more torque to tilt and stress a bolt than the original threaded hole could handle anyway.
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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2019, 05:36:09 PM »
I'd go with Hairy on this - 5 mins and its a permanent job without any need to strip again
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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2019, 08:01:12 PM »
Agree...why bodge it when its an easy fix for you at the moment to helicoil it. At least you know its done properly.
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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2019, 10:03:48 PM »
It could be argued a helicoil is a bodge all be it a good one, but a nut and bolt would be stronger than original so equally as good a bodge.  ;D

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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2019, 10:54:25 PM »
You are forgetting the nut does not have a flat surface to bear on

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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2019, 11:07:51 PM »
It’s not going to matter, wont be tight enough to stress the bolt. I’m not arguing that its the best solution, just saying that it would work fine in required. A helicoil would possibly be a neater fix but they can be awkward to fit right.... Personally I prefer timeserts but I dont know if there is room to fit one, they tend to be bigger than helicoils..... the bolt would be an easy solution if not the neatest looking, thats all..

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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2019, 11:13:05 PM »
You just make a suitable washer to go under the nut, wether it be tapered or curved . It's common engineering practice when bolting odd shapes together.


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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2019, 07:00:25 AM »
Why not get a decent file and flat off the underside?

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Re: Stripped thread on barrel - solutions?
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2019, 07:06:21 AM »
Thanks as always for all the thoughts that’s why I love this forum so much

Going to Helicoil it as head is coming off anyway
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