[Healeys] Stripped Nut on the Shock Mount

[Bob Spidell]

I've used thread inserts successfully (helicoil, etc.). It's a standard 3/8x24 ("fine") thread--which might be a little less common than "coarse"--but my favorite local parts house was able to order a kit for me. Works a treat. 

If it's one of the inboard nuts you might need a right-angle drill attachment and/or a stubby drill bit to avoid the inside of the fender well. 


Bob 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Hartfield" <hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu> 
To: healeys at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:47:34 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: [Healeys] Stripped Nut on the Shock Mount 

Of the four bolts holding the shock in place on the left front, I have one 
that is stripped. I tried a new bolt and it spins. 

What steps are recommended to replace the threads on the nut side? 

Thanks, 

Michael 

BJ8