I think I agree with Jerry. Proper torque is the key though. If previous
tightening was a little heavy handed there is not much holding power left
though IMHO. Putting in heli-coils isn't that big of job.
Marty
> Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 13:45:41 -0500
> From: jerryvv@roadrunner.com
> To: 75TR6@tr6.danielsonfamily.org; 6pack@autox.team.net;
triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Trailing Arm Thread Repair
>
> Bob, why do you feel the need to do this? Are some of them torn now? I've
run my TR 4A since 1969 when I bought it and the trailing arm threads are fine
as are the studs. I've had them apart too many times to remember too. I don't
believe they will suddenly strip if they are good now and are properly
torqued. If they are stripped then by all means fix them, I'd stay with the
studs myself as assembly is much easier than trying to align for bolts.
> Does anyone (non-competition) have the experience that these will just pull
out at some point?
> JVV
>
> ---- Bob Danielson <75TR6@tr6.danielsonfamily.org> wrote:
> > I'm planning on removing the 5 hub attachment studs from the Trailing
Arms,
> > drilling out the threads and inserting Keen-Serts. This will give me
proper
> > threads without worry of stripping them. Once these are in place is there
> > any reason why I can't replace the studs with bolts? The inserts will
allow
> > for more then adequate torquing and I could also use Locktite.
> >
> > Just thinking out loud here.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > Bob Danielson
> > 1975 TR6 CF38503U
> > Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
> > Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
> > http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org
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