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Jun 18, 2010 | 11:38 AM

fonemann

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Heli Coil Tang

Im re-threading my head for a new crankcase breather bolt to hold on my Big Sucker A/C the instructions tell you to break off the tang after you get the Heli coil in place.Just where does the "tang about a 1/8 inch piece of coil" go after its off. Will it interfere with anything mechanical in the head????
Paranoid at this time.

Jun 18, 2010 | 11:41 AM

DR. V-TWIN

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Make sure it does not fall into the head.

Jun 18, 2010 | 11:47 AM

bigstevex4

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Grab it with a pair of needle nose it will twist right off. Then pull it out!

Jun 18, 2010 | 11:57 AM

Grammaton

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Originally Posted by bigstevex4

Grab it with a pair of needle nose it will twist right off. Then pull it out!

Do this.

The tang is already scored so it comes off easily.

Jun 18, 2010 | 01:41 PM

KBFXDLI

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dr. V-twin

make sure it does not fall into the head.

oh yeah.....lol :d

Jun 18, 2010 | 02:38 PM

RoadKingRon1

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If the hole is too small for needle nose, I use a pick similar to a dental pick. Get behind the tang with the pick and pull it toward you. Should snap right off.

It also helps to have a small but strong magnet.