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Offline OApb

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permatex thread repair?
« on: March 12, 2010, 05:29:15 PM »
Hey guys, I have a couple stripped screws that hold the float bowls thanks to a "professional rebuild" the PO had done. Needless to say, the float bowls arent the greatest sealing in the world. Has anyone ever used the Permatex thread repair stuff with success? I wont have the carbs long (planning/saving for an EFI retrofit) so Im looking for a quick fix for this season. Thanks

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Re: permatex thread repair?
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2010, 05:30:54 PM »
Sheet metal screws.
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Re: permatex thread repair?
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2010, 06:30:52 PM »
drill and tap for a slightly larger thread. Tap, drill, and new bolts will probably cost less than the tube of goo.
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Re: permatex thread repair?
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2010, 06:33:41 PM »
or see if time-serts would help. they work fantastic
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Re: permatex thread repair?
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2010, 06:59:19 PM »
Could just use a smaller bolt , washers and a nut.
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Re: permatex thread repair?
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2010, 07:24:35 PM »
Quote from: bender01 on March 12, 2010, 06:59:19 PM
Could just use a smaller bolt , washers and a nut.

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Re: permatex thread repair?
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2010, 03:51:09 AM »
the smaller bolt worked with the ones that the hole went all the way through, but wouldnt work with the ones where the hole doesnt come through. I dont want to ruin the carbs incase I decide to switch back, or switch back if i sell the bike so I dont think sheet metal screws would be a good idea. I will look into time-serts. Thanks guys
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