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May 31, 2010 | 01:26 PM

squidly

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Dose any one know what size helicoil (I need to go the next size up) I need to fix primary case threads? 1985 FXST

May 31, 2010 | 01:34 PM

Gliden

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Why don't you try to retap it?

Did you easy out what was in there or drill out the whole thing thread and all?

May 31, 2010 | 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by squidly

Dose any one know what size helicoil (I need to go the next size up) I need to fix primary case threads? 1985 FXST

A Helicoil is designed to replace the original screw-thread. Unless you really butchered the removal, select the same-size Helicoil. This allows the original size bolt to be used. There is normally no need to go over-size, unless you screwed it up unnecessarily. Just check the drill size recommended for the correct thread to be sure that it will cleanup.

Jun 1, 2010 | 03:31 PM

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The treads were damaged to begin with. They had a helicoil in before and stripped out.

I don't know if the same size helicoil will take hold.

I would like to put the same size in so I can use my chrome bolts.

I will have to drill the old helicoil out, just thought it would go better if I put a little bigger bolt in there to make sure I get a good fit with the new helicoil.