Message text written by "Michael D. Porter"
>Want a really good, simple fix for the specific problem? If the holes
can be drilled enough to install KeenSerts (a keyed steel insert similar
to a helicoil, but easier to install), then install the inserts with
green Loctite. It will take dynamite to remove them.
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I suspected as much about heating the entire piece to allow that
aluminum "brazing" technique. I will investigate KeenSerts. I
can get helicoils to do the job. Actually, I got a trailing arm
from an friend. I had to helicoil one stud hole and it was easy to drill and
helicoil. The problem was keeping the exactly perpendicular to
the face of the arm. I got it nearly perfect.
I just thought there might be some other way to do this, so I don't
have to throw away the buggered trailing arm. They don't make 'em
like that no more!!!!
-Tony
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