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Helical insert

Postby citydaz » Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:19 pm

Guys, Im rebuilding a dl150 and have a question regarding the threads on the horn cast.
They are a bit worn but will probably clean up with a re-tap.
But should i not bother and just go straight to the step of inserting helical inserts?
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Re: Helical insert

Postby dickie » Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:04 am

Personally, I wouldn't unless the threads are really bad. If they strip, it's dead easy to add a helicoil at any time, but if you somehow damage them while doing it, it's not a home job, for me anyway.

But it's pretty hard to say without having it in your hands.
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