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techtalk:ref:engmech01b [2018/04/29 21:14]
hippysmack [Timer Plate Hole Thread Repair]
techtalk:ref:engmech01b [2024/01/14 16:49]
hippysmack
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 ====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-01B ====== ====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-01B ======
 ====== Timer Plate Hole Thread Repair ====== ====== Timer Plate Hole Thread Repair ======
-The hole threads are *8-32.+The hole threads are #8-32.
 ====== Installing a Helicoil ====== ====== Installing a Helicoil ======
 Using a helicoil repair insert to continue using your factory plate fastener. Using a helicoil repair insert to continue using your factory plate fastener.
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-|  Using a Helicoil Kit ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1071324)) ​ |  The proper drill bit is included to enlarge the hole \\ (to make room for the Helicoil) ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1071324)) ​ |+|  Using a Helicoil Kit ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​112966-helicoil-pictorial-that-timer-hole-8-32?​t=1071324)) ​ |  The proper drill bit is included to enlarge the hole \\ (to make room for the Helicoil) ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​112966-helicoil-pictorial-that-timer-hole-8-32?​t=1071324)) ​ |
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-|  Mark the bit with tape as a depth stop \\ (to keep from drilling too deep) ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1071324)) ​ |  Carefully tap the hole ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1071324)) ​ |+|  Mark the bit with tape as a depth stop \\ (to keep from drilling too deep) ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​112966-helicoil-pictorial-that-timer-hole-8-32?​t=1071324)) ​ |  Carefully tap the hole ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​112966-helicoil-pictorial-that-timer-hole-8-32?​t=1071324)) ​ |
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-|Install the helicoil with the insertion tool ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1071324)) ​ |  Break the tab off at the bottom with the punch and \\ remove it with a small magnet ​ ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1071324)) ​ |+|Install the helicoil with the insertion tool ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​112966-helicoil-pictorial-that-timer-hole-8-32?​t=1071324)) ​ |  Break the tab off at the bottom with the punch and \\ remove it with a small magnet ​ ((Photo by fergerburger of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​112966-helicoil-pictorial-that-timer-hole-8-32?​t=1071324)) ​ |
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