Along these same lines.......
I've been told the use of "Helicoil" (sp?) replacement threads in a stripped
out block is actually stronger that the original cut threads. Anyone know
this to be a fact or it just a tall tail from one parts counter salesman...
Chuck Young
Las Vegas, NV
62 & 79 Midgets
----- Original Message -----
From: <Gonaj@aol.com>
To: <yd3@nvc.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Cc: <bkrueger@ici.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: Engine stud anomalies 77B
> In a message dated 1/13/01 8:04:29 PM Central Standard Time, yd3@nvc.net
> writes:
>
> << Cut threads on fasteners are not as good as rolled threads. A thread
> "rolled" into the shank is similar to forging in that it changes the
> orientation of the material making it stronger. >>
>
> Blake;
>
> You need more information before you make such statements.
> The process of making rolled threads often creates some anomalies in the
root
> and tip of the thread. These can seriously compromise the strength of the
> fastener.
>
> George
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