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Helicoil or Tap
22 Apr 2023 10:28 #248754
by tomcat
Helicoil or Tap was created by tomcat
In removing the bull guard & front bumper it was necessary to drill out 2 of the captive nut fittings. Picture attached.
I thought I had used a 5mm drill but in fact had used a 6mm.
2 options are possible a) a 6mm Helicoil or b) tap out for a 8mm fitment.
As it is a captive nut not sure a Helicoil would work?
Opinions please. ThanksĀ
I thought I had used a 5mm drill but in fact had used a 6mm.
2 options are possible a) a 6mm Helicoil or b) tap out for a 8mm fitment.
As it is a captive nut not sure a Helicoil would work?
Opinions please. ThanksĀ
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23 Apr 2023 17:55 #248803
by facade
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Helicoil or Tap
M7x1.0 is a fairly common tap, the bolts usually have an 11mm hex head.
However, if you've had an M6 helicoil come out there isn't enough metal for an M7 thread.
(Don't you have to drill 1/4" for an M6 helicoil? The tapping drill for M7x1.0 is 6.0mm)
I wouldn't be happy tapping M8x1.25 after helicoil tapping at 1.0 tbh, I'd go fine pitch M8x1.0 and pick up on the threads for the helcoil
However, if you've had an M6 helicoil come out there isn't enough metal for an M7 thread.
(Don't you have to drill 1/4" for an M6 helicoil? The tapping drill for M7x1.0 is 6.0mm)
I wouldn't be happy tapping M8x1.25 after helicoil tapping at 1.0 tbh, I'd go fine pitch M8x1.0 and pick up on the threads for the helcoil
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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