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Offline greenjeans

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ham fisted mechanic needs bolt and tap size
« on: April 12, 2008, 09:39:53 PM »
72 CB750k

Took the clutch apart today to check discs etc, and while putting the clutch lifter plate back on,
after having it off twice, I finally had things lining up good and coming together when I snapped one of the bolts off !!!
I didn't really think I was cranking down on it hard at all.  Doing each bolt a little at a time.  I'm a little suprised that I
was able to snap a steel bolt off in an aluminum stud.  I'm sure it wont be the last....

Anyway, now I have to try and remove that screw and possibly re-tap or at the very least chase the threads.
Anybody know what size tap and bolt I'm going to need to pick up at the hardware store tomorrow ?

It broke off about 1/8" inside the stud, and the visible threads are still clean. 
Yep, I'm the kid that figured out how to put things back together...eventually.

Offline City Boy

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Re: ham fisted mechanic needs bolt and tap size
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2008, 05:32:24 AM »
Tap size is 6x1.0.  Rock On
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