[Spits] Top Timing cover Screw

[Roger Elliott]

Hi All,

Several people have suggested Helicoils, which I mus confess I did not 
think of.

The engine front plate is only about .160 inches thick, whereas the 
helicoil is about .320 inches deep.

Would the depth difference cause a problem?

Thanks,
Roger Elliott

On 12/16/2012 03:31 PM, Bill Gingerich wrote:
> I think I put a helicoil in the block on mine.
> BillG
>
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> [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Roger Elliott
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 2:18 PM
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> Subject: [Spits] Top Timing cover Screw
>
> Hi All,
>
>
> I am putting my engine back together.  One of the screws at the top timing
> cover, is held in by the the front engine plate being threaded.
> Right behind that screw is the mounting bracket for the alternator.
>
> Well, the threads in the engine plate are to stripped to hold the screw, and
> I can't put a nut on the backside of the plate as the bracket does not allow
> room for one.
>
> Has anyone else run into this problem?  Did you find a solution?
>
> I have thought about using JB Weld, but I am not sure it is the best
> solution.
>
> Thanks,
> Roger Elliott
> 80 Spitfire
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