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So, before I get at it, are there any secret techniques to helicoil thread inserts? I have a couple of stripped M10x1.25 bolt holes for a sway bar bracket, and the helicoils look (deceptively?) easy if you're patient and don't try to do it from a weird angle. Any advice appreciated.
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Jul 21, 2012 00:24
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Motronic posted:The only "secret" to helicoiling is knowing how to properly cut threads. This means your drilling and tapping MUST BE STRAIGHT. Yeah, I don't care how good you think you are.....it's not gonna be straight by hand. If being off a bit is OK for the application, go for it. If not, make a guide so you know you're straight. Wait...you don't have the facilities to make a template? Yeah...not all helicoil jobs are easy....sorry. What, you mean that little bubble in the back of the drill isn't accurate?  Thanks, yeah, this is just for the sway bar brackets, and the threads are in a front member that isn't going to fit on my drill press! First time I do something I just like to make sure that there isn't some incredibly obvious secret to it that turns four hours of tears into one hour of happy. The input is appreciated.
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Jul 21, 2012 02:03
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Looking at doing a couple of short custom harnesses for a project and I want to use weatherpack connectors for future-proofing instead of soldering stuff together and hoping I never need to take it out. Do I seriously need a $110 delphi crimper for this stuff?
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Aug 2, 2013 19:23
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I was planning to do weatherpacks because it's easy to find kits and I'm not gonna have the boat in front of me to plan what to order. Ummmm... so about the crimper...?
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Aug 3, 2013 02:13
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