Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Ken Rickards"
Ken,I did not helicoil any studs... I did have 4 of them that did not meet theproper 10-35 ft. lb torque so I took them out and replaced them with .003"oversize studs.Clarks sells oversize studs in .003" and .006" Try the .003 first if youstill cannot meet torque get the .006. They aren't cheap though......about $12 a stud.I would avoid helicoiling. Only helicoil if the stud holes have really badthreads... if it's just one or two that need to be helicoiled then do ityourself.... any more than that and a machine shop would be my suggestion.DJ VeghN74DVMesa, AZwww.imagedv.com/aircamper----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "DJ Vegh"
Thanks DJ. Once I get everything cleaned up, I'll give them a more detailedinspection.Ken----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Jim Ash"
I just want to make it clear that I'm not saying heli-coils will notwork.... I was saying that a .003 or .006 oversize stud is MUCH easier inmost circumstances.DJ VeghN74DVMesa, AZwww.imagedv.com/aircamper----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Dave and Connie