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After doing a clutch friction test I removed the locking pin from the engine and there was aluminum in the threads on the pin. Replacing the bolt and found the hole stripped. How do I repair it? 


Walt

my blog; waltsrv12.com

  • Re: HELP, how do I fix this?

    by » Yesterday


    Depending how damaged the threads are, did you try running a tap through and see if it is ok after that?

    If not OK, a Helicoil would be the best solution. Not sure how you would drill/tap and keep the shavings out of the case though. 

    Maybe there is enough access if you pull the #2 cylinder?


  • Re: HELP, how do I fix this?

    by » Yesterday


    This is one bolt hole that Rotax will allow a thread insert like a Helicoil or a really good one is a Timesert.


    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell


  • Re: HELP, how do I fix this?

    by » 7 hours ago


    Within 24 hours of the “panic” I am back flying. Amazon delivered https://www.amazon.com/s?k=time+sert+kit

    What I did was put 5 psi of shop air fed into the mag plug hole to kept positive pressure while I drilled and tapped the stripped hole for the threaded insert. I used grease on the drill, and tapped with regular cleaning to keep the contamination from falling into the engine. Thanks Roger for the encouragement. 


    Walt

    my blog; waltsrv12.com


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