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Re: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help?

To: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3BA stripped threads Help?
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 16:43:23 +0200
I would try JB-weld first, but leave it to harden for at least a week 
before filing tapping it into shape. If it is not succesful it will be 
time for plan B (to be decided yet).
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> All -
>
> On my Atlantic, the quarter light (vent window) latch is secured to the
> frame with a special head 3BA screw.
>
> The threads in the frame are stripped so the screw won't seat.
>
> Anyone have any idea where I can get a 3BA helicoil kit?  or is there
> another solution that might work?  The screw is very special, so I can't
> really put another screw in there.  Is there a way I can use JB weld or some
> other type of adhesive that repairs threads?
>
> I do have a 3BA tap, but the hole is so shallow I don't think a tap will be
> much help.
>
> Alan
>
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