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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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i bought a black cam cover and the timer bolt are not tapped any one know what size to tap them to. i tried tap them in another piece of aluminum and the bolts were to loose so i need some help?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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When I installed the wrinkle black cam cover on my SE 120R I used a triangle file to cut a slot at the bottom end of the stock screw and used them to tap their way in on installation. Use a 1/3 turn in and back motion like a tap and blow the crud out before installing for good.

I have used this technique numerous times with small screw in soft material.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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I'm fairly certain we tried the 8-32 and the bolt felt loose like wiggled in the threads a bit
 
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