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Re: [T3] red loctite for oil sump studs?


On 18 Dec 2005 at 9:19, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 12/18/05 6:48:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, jens@type4.org 
> writes:

>  >>I realize that, this was just a bit of trivia thrown in. :)

Fair enough.  ;-)

> I actually prefer to tap the stripped hole with a 1/4-20, as I prefer to 
> leave as much metal there as possible. Once those holes get stripped, then it's 
> helicoil time.

Is a stripped 6mm hole small enough to do good 1/4-20 threads in? 
Seems like it might be a bit oversize already....

Will a 1/4-20 stud pass thru the sump plate?

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