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Have you tried running a tap in to clean up the threads?
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2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
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not yet, I'm afraid that I will tap the wrong size for the bolt that I need to use...Originally posted by Charlie G View PostComment
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Motor is looking great!
Tapping it with the right size tap is the first move. Then if it's completely stripped you can go helicoil or timesert. Timesert is the most permanent fix.Comment
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thanks GT, I think I have a tap set somewhere that I can try tomorrow...not ultimately confident about tapping this part of the motor, sends shivers over me...Originally posted by Good Times View PostComment
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Take one of the bolts/studs and match up the thread pitch. By the way it's looking nice!
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83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring SirenComment
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8 x 1.25 tap. Chased all of mine with the engine in the frame, that was entertaining.Comment
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Thanks that helps a lot, I'll re tap tomorrow...sorry to hear you had to do that in frame!! That's tough...Originally posted by RedBaron View PostComment
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yes, try some Mr. Grip stripped screw hole repair kit. I found it at my local ace hardware store. Supposed to work on wood, plastic and metal.Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.Comment
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So the tap worked well, the bolt is a little looser that it was but it threads ok...I was thinking of thread locking it, but that may cause more issues down the line. But thanks for the tips everyone...I will be taking images tomorrow of the motor, as she is all finished! Just ready to go in the frame....Comment
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Motor is all done, I sent the harness to my mechanic today to work on the electrics, so hopefully by the weekend I can get it all together...if not next week
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That looks awful.
I kid! It's gorgeous. Great work!!!
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Looking GOOD!!
I thought that maybe I was the only one that did silly things like polish the unseen "stuff".Originally posted by Higgibaby View Post
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Ya, that engine sure is awful.... Awfully good!!!http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
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Looks better than new!
That oil line adapter is beautiful.2@ \'78 GS1000Comment
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