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techtalk:ref:engmech01b [2018/04/29 21:14] hippysmack [Timer Plate Hole Thread Repair] |
techtalk:ref:engmech01b [2024/01/14 16:50] (current) 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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* Remove the tab with a small magnet. | * Remove the tab with a small magnet. | ||
- | + | | 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)) | | |
- | | 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)) | | + | |
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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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