wind shield threaded inserts
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From: bethel,pa.
wind shield threaded inserts
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just replaced 1 of my inserts with the new threaded style. i ran a 3/8" tap in first to help it get started ,but, i should have used a bottoming tap because as i ran out on threads the tabs on the new insert snapped off. befor i replace the other 2 im off to get a bottoming tap
just replaced 1 of my inserts with the new threaded style. i ran a 3/8" tap in first to help it get started ,but, i should have used a bottoming tap because as i ran out on threads the tabs on the new insert snapped off. befor i replace the other 2 im off to get a bottoming tap
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fyi
just replaced 1 of my inserts with the new threaded style. i ran a 3/8" tap in first to help it get started ,but, i should have used a bottoming tap because as i ran out on threads the tabs on the new insert snapped off. befor i replace the other 2 im off to get a bottoming tap
just replaced 1 of my inserts with the new threaded style. i ran a 3/8" tap in first to help it get started ,but, i should have used a bottoming tap because as i ran out on threads the tabs on the new insert snapped off. befor i replace the other 2 im off to get a bottoming tap
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Bottom tap is the way to go...If I'm not mistaken though the inserts should be installed so that the slotted side goes in first. That's the way I did it anyway. After I tapped the holes, I threaded the brass inserts on to the bolts and used them to install the new inserts.
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From: bethel,pa.
dang, and i thought that the slotted end was for a screwdriver to thread them in.
oh well. the 1 i put in backwards holds ok but the next 2 will go in right.
learn something new every day
thanks guys
oh well. the 1 i put in backwards holds ok but the next 2 will go in right.
learn something new every day
thanks guys
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Hmmmm... seems to me that the slotted end would be for the screwdriver, otherwise, what purpose would they serve?
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The part number for the new inserts is 16585-96. The slots are not made for a screw driver. The slots go into the fairing. There is no need to use a tap first. Lock tite will have a bad effect on the plastic.
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