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Re: [Shop-talk] Helicoil in aluminum

To: "Bob Nogueira" <Bob@texmog.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Helicoil in aluminum
From: greg@gelhar.com
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:50:20 -0500
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Looks like you ar installing a 5/16-24 Helicoil. Use the 21/64 drill.
Trust the engineers that designed them.

Greg G.
Osseo, MN



> I'm about to install a helicoil in an aluminum block.   The tap calls for
> drilling a 21/64" hole.  Since it is aluminum should I drill the hole just
> a
> tad smaller?  If so how much?
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