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Re: head bolt

To: tmanning@phoenix.princeton.edu
Subject: Re: head bolt
From: Ragthyme@aol.com
Date: Fri, 17 May 1996 11:25:35 -0400
Tim:

Depends on whether it's the bolt itself (hopefully) or the bolthole which is
stripped. If the bolt, just take it out and buy a new one.  If the hole has
become a bit oversized because of the stripping, a little helicoil wouldn't
hurt on the new one, but with head bolts you want to be careful.  If the
bolthole is really done in,  then re-tap it using a tap and die set, then buy
the appropriately-sized bolt and you're in business. If you've never used a
tap-and-die set, practise on something non-essential (like a Chevrolet)
before attempting to do the deed to your B.

Corey
75 MGB 'Rags'

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