Resend, due that STUPID trailer again!
-----Original Message-----
From: Lew Palmer [mailto:lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 12:38 PM
To: 'Bud Krueger'; 'mg-t'; 'MG List'
Subject: RE: 8x1mm Helicoil Kit
Bud,
I have two suggestions:
1) Rather than Helicoils, I've used a product called "Keyserts". They
are a threaded metal insert, not a coiled wire. You use a standard (12
mm, I think) tap and a small inexpensive tool that comes with the
Keyserts to set them. They are hardened and a much stronger than
Helicoils. They also don't have the nasty habit of uncoiling when you
insert the bolt too far or remove it. They are available from a number
of industrial supply companies. I got mine from Lawson Products. The
Lawson product number for the 8mm x 1.0 is 19821 and the setting tool is
89864. You should be able to find a Lawson distributor locally.
Otherwise, http://www.lawsonproducts.com.
2) Helicoils are available from any number of industrial distributors,
including Lawson Products. A quick check with your local auto parts
house should turn up a ket or two.
But again, I MUCH PREFER the Keyserts. They're easy to install,
extremely strong, and work as well in aluminum as cast iron. I couldn't
get a Helicoil to hold well in my aluminum timing chain cover. The
Helicoil kept pulling out. But the Keyserts worked beautifully, allowed
me to put much more torque on the bolt. And, the best news is they are
MUCH cheaper than Helicoils.
Regards,
Lew Palmer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mg-t@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-t@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Bud Krueger
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 11:49 AM
To: mg-t; MG List
Subject: 8x1mm Helicoil Kit
Hi folks,
Getting ready to start work on Lazarus' (52TD) engine. Last time I
put it
together I wasn't all that happy with some of the threads. This time
there'll
be some Helicoils in before it's bolted up to the engine stand. At the
moment,
the only source that I know of for an 8x1mm Helicoil kit is from
Abingdon Spares
at $85.70 (extra coils at $1.35/ea.). Does anybody know of another
source at a
lower price? TIA.
Bud Krueger
52TD
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