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well, as long as it's not too badly stripped, you... Posted by baggsly [Email] (#2350) [Profile/Gallery] (more from baggsly) on Sun, 20 May 2012 19:23:54 In Reply to: stripped a thread. What is done to repair it?, bender [Profile/Gallery] , Sun, 20 May 2012 18:51:20 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
can use a tap of the same size and thread and a tap handle to cut replacement threads into the receiver part. i couldn't see the #2 part in your link as it seems to be on the r/h side of the page which doesn't show in the picture.
as long as you have room to turn the tap handle, you should be able to solve the problem that way. it would seriously be about a 5 minute job to do.
about the worst thing you could end up doing is if you thread the tap into the hole crookedly, then you'd end up with a bolt/screw that doesn't go in straight. you could use a crescent wrench to turn the tap, although you run a greater risk of getting it crooked that way. but it can be done.
if your threads are so far gone there's nothing in the hole, go up one size on the tap. use a new larger screw/bolt of the appropriate size.
you may be able to borrow a tap and die set from the auto parts stores that have loaner tools. or borrow one from someone you know. it's not a bad thing to have in your toolbox as you can chase threads on bolts and clean / cut threads in nuts/sockets/etc. for instance, if you've painted something and there is paint in the bolt hole, run a tap through and you've got nice clean sparkly threads for the bolt.
if you buy a set however, make sure you get a good quality one. i'd stay away from cheap chinese junk.
cutting oil is nice to lubricate the threads as you're turning the tap. you can use light oil (3 in 1) or motor oil also. the oil will also help to hold the thread shavings. make sure you clean the hole after cutting the new threads, and degrease it too.
i hope this helps!
mark :-)
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