02GF74
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| posted on 24/1/06 at 09:25 AM |
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Helicoil Questions
1. Is there a helicoil for M14 x 2.0 thread?
2. What size hole and thread needs to be tapped for M14 x 2.0 helicoil insert?
3. Is usiing a helicoil in a track rod end a sound idea? (I'm reckoning that since they are used for cylinder heads that are tightened to many
lb/ft they should be ok).
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RazMan
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| posted on 24/1/06 at 09:31 AM |
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M14 is fine - these guys should be able to answer your questions
http://www.kevinmosshelicoiling.co.uk/sizes.htm
[Edited on 24-1-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Andy W
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| posted on 24/1/06 at 05:06 PM |
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Helicoil's and recoil are made for available for most threads. but don't mix the inserts they don't seem to be a 100% compatible in
my experience.
You get the correct tap's in the set's though I'm not sure what the actual thread is. Normally a 6mm helicoil fit's a 6mm
hole, an 8mm helicoil 8mm hole etc etc.
I don't think I'd fancy a helicoiled track rod end, you only have one chance of failure
Andy
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rayward
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| posted on 24/1/06 at 06:36 PM |
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would probably cost more for the helicoil set than a pair of TR ends surely???.
Ray
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02GF74
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| posted on 25/1/06 at 10:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rayward
would probably cost more for the helicoil set than a pair of TR ends surely???.
Ray
depends on the track rods; the problem with that idea is there probably won't be enough metal in the trck rod when it is drilled to take the
helicoil.
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