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M46 - Speedo Retaining Bolt Threads Stripped 200

posted by  AppleTech on  Sun Nov 8 16:32 CST 2009
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The threads for the hole where the speedo retaining bolt goes are stripped - someone installed the incorrect bolt at some point :( I have no away to hold in my speedo gear.

Should I drill and tap or use a helicoil? I'm not familiar with aluminum so I don't know which works better. Does anyone have any advice on how to fix this? I know the hole is supposed to be M6 x 20MM, but I can't find any helicoils that long without going up to M10, which means the retaining clip won't fit (I don't think I could even drill it that big either).

Thanks in advance for your advice...

-Phil






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