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How to fix a shallow thread that Bubba got too
So what does Bubba the Meathead and part time mechanic do when he looses a bolt for the sombrero or tophat that holds in the rear end? He shoves a metric bolt in there and cranks on it until the threads are stripped and gone. Well some time ago it was pointed out to me that theres a threaded insert called a Timesert that is a thread repair that is made for soft metals and would work for shallow repairs as well. Its not like a helicoil which is wound steel that needs an outer wall to support it. Its a solid piece that locks itself in.
It installs just like a helicoil but it saved my but on this mess.
my baby's beautiful rear end
heres the thread repair insert that has a tapered shoulder
tap it just like a helicoil
the hole in the sombrero just happens to be the size of the shoulder so I dont have to use the countersink
use the tool to insert it and when the shoulder hits you keep going to open the base to keep it from backing out. I also used red locktite to lock it in as well
how it fits nice and flush
I forget who tipped me off to these babies but I want to thank you. They are pricey but worth it
How to fix a shallow thread that Bubba got too
