Chill dude! Those always come loose. If the threads are ok, just use
locktite. If no, you can buy a HeliCoil kit, I think they are 5/16-24. I've
even replaced the studs with some "Help" studs from Pep Boys. They come dual
sided. 5/16-18?? and 5/16-24. I used these because I had some standard thread
coils around. You do need to take off the brake backplate to drill out the old
threads and insert the coils. Have fun.
Bob Kramer, Austin TX
Hill Country Triumph Club
512-250-9498 fax 512-250-5434
TR6 x3, TR250 x3, TR3A vintage racer,
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From: Jeff Hapke[SMTP:hapkejs@cig.mot.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 1996 9:19 AM
To: triumph
Subject: TR6 Hammer Mechanic
It seems the FDPO's shop had used a FAIW (Air Impact Wrench) (I'm making these
up) to F___ the threads in my rear A arms. You know, the 6 bolts that hold the
hub in place, 4 are stripped out. I found a reciept in the glove box for a
u-joint replacement on that side of the car. Damn Hammer Mechanics!!
Now that I've got that off of my chest, does anyone have any suggestions.
Whitworth helicoil? Or just tap it out to the next size up? Or does someone have
a left hand A arm for a '74 reasonable?
Jeff Hapke (I'm on the digest)
1974 TR6
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