I'll throw in another recommendation for some sort of insert or
rethreading one size up. I have used JB Weld a lot, and while it's good
as a filler and in compression, my results with it in shear or tension
have not been good at all.
John T. Blair wrote:
> I'm working on a '40 Packard's carb. The float bowl cover is held on
> with 5
> screws. 3 of the holes (in the bottom part of the carb - float bowl) are
> stripped.
>
> So I'm looking for an easy way to fix them.
>
> I've done a google search, and found 2 basic methods:
>
> 1. use a heli coil
>
> 2. us JB weld with soap on the bolt. Once the epoxy has cured, unscrew
> the screw.
>
> Wondering what you guys have done?
>
> John
>
> John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net
> Va. Beach, Va
> Phone: (757) 495-8229
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