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Re: [Shop-talk] Replacing a damaged helicoil

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Replacing a damaged helicoil
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:22:17 -0800
> Has anyone tried using a thread locker on a Helicoil insert? 

You mean like Loctite?  I always do.  Just a drop on the outside of the
insert, near the tip, before screwing it into place.   Give it a little time
to set before breaking the tang and flushing the hole with solvent, then use
a little anti-seize on the bolt.

-- Randall  
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