It is, therefore, not necessary to gage the installed insert. After the insert is installed, the GO thread plug gage may not enter freely because the insert may not have been fully seated in the tapped hole; however, the insert should become seated after a bolt or screw is installed and...
Coarse thread– Using the installation tool , mount the HeliCoil insert to the tool, rotate the insert until the tang mates with the drive notch on the tool. Thread the insert into the hole to the proper depth. Then remove the installation tool. We are using a coarse thread insert, so t...
Spark plugs that haven't been changed for a long time can become one with the cylinder head. Fortunately, it's possible to repair damaged threads instead of scrapping the head.
Do not remove the film or paper protector from the acrylic until you absolutely have to. The material can be scratched relatively easily. If the application requires that the surface is scratch free (for a show vehicle, etc...) leave it on until it's about to be installed in the vehicle...
Liberally apply thread lock to the Helicoil insert. Place the Helicoil insert into the hole. Thread the Helicoil insert into the hole until it rests at least a 1/4 turn below the surface of the metal having the stripped threads repaired. Remove the insert tool by turning it counterclockwise...