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From: Dick Dell [mailto:rddell@mindspring.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 5:58 PM
To: mg-t@autox.team.net
Subject: Stripped bolt holes
Sad times.
I have my TF somewhat apart to put in a new master cylinder
and I saw that
the lower bolts securing the bell housing to the engine/sump
were missing.
I acquired a few from Abingdon and when I went to put them
in place found
that the threads in the sump are no longer viable (read
GONE).
Do I need to pull the sump to have threaded inserts put in
the holes?
No, but it sure makes it easier and more accurate.
Can I
use a helicoil (is one available for a Whitworth thread?)?
Helicoil is what I did, but understand THESE ARE NOT
Whitworth or BSF threads. I think you will find that nearly all bolts in the
XPAG and XPEG engines are 8 mm x 1.0 fine thread metric. Originally, they
had a british size head, but the thread form is fine thread metric. You
should be able to find the correct helicoils at a good automotive shop,
especially one that may have its own machine shop.
Regards,
Lew Palmer
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