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[drmayf]

Yup. Sound advice. 

mayf
Mountjoy wrote:

>Good idea.  However, if you do run a same sized tap through the existing
>threaded hole to clean up the existing threads make sure you use a tap
>designed for that purpose (cleaning up existing threads).  If you use a tap
>intended for cutting threads in unthreaded holes it will overcut the existing
>threads, making them weaker than spec.  BTW, there are also tools designed for
>cleaning up damaged threads on bolts without overcutting them.
>
>Darrell
>
>"...So yeah, Owain, run a tap through the threads on the motor mount plate
>to make sure you don't bung up any more threads or a bolt and put in a
>bolt that will go at least flush with the through side surface.
>Naturally if the bolts are 3/8 inch it is even better. So put a bolt in
>it and don't worry about it..."
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