On Saturday 29 October 2005 03:26 pm, ols@bcdef.net wrote:
> I'm sure I'm not the only person to have this happen to them. How is
> this problem usually dealt with?
You could always weld the hole shut, drill and tap. Or, . . .
Loctite Form-A-Thread Repair Kit p/n 28654
Use your Loctite Form-A-Thread Kit to permanently repair stripped threads and
fasteners in five minutes (up to SAE Grade 5 English and 8.8 metric size).
Form-A-Thread allows up to 128 lb. torque and 3000F when cured and resists
most shop fluids.
found at
http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProducts.do?groupId=611&subgroupId=75
US$14.70
Step 1. Clean hole
Step 2. Put release agent on bolt
Step 3. Put goo in hole
Step 4. Put bolt in hole
Step 5. Done
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Hoyt
1954 TR2 TS561L
1959 TR3A TS33111L
1960 TR3A TS43923L
1960 TR3A TS74076L
1961 TR3A TS63304L
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