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M46 - Speedo Retaining Bolt Threads Stripped 200

posted by  AppleTech on  Sun Nov 8 16:32 CST 2009
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The threads for the hole where the speedo retaining bolt goes are stripped - someone installed the incorrect bolt at some point :( I have no away to hold in my speedo gear.

Should I drill and tap or use a helicoil? I'm not familiar with aluminum so I don't know which works better. Does anyone have any advice on how to fix this? I know the hole is supposed to be M6 x 20MM, but I can't find any helicoils that long without going up to M10, which means the retaining clip won't fit (I don't think I could even drill it that big either).

Thanks in advance for your advice...

-Phil








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M46 - Speedo Retaining Bolt Threads Stripped 200

posted by  benski on  Mon Nov 9 04:33 CST 2009
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A little blue loctite after you drill and tap might be a good idea as well.








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posted by  ODGuru on  Mon Nov 9 00:21 CST 2009
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Laycock bolts are all British Standard.

Other than replacing the rear case, and if you are worried about oversizing too much, drill for a Helicoil that accepts either a #8 or #10 machine screw and use a Grade 8 Hex cap screw.

Duane








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M46 - Speedo Retaining Bolt Threads Stripped 200

posted by  trichard on  Mon Nov 9 00:09 CST 2009
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6mm is 0.2362198

just tap it out for 1/4 inch. aluminum is soft and easy to tap and you'll find in 1/4 inch all the different lengths you could want.







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