heli coils

[warrior333]

i have stripped out a bolt and i was told to use a heli coil but i have never used one before have seen them used but ive never done it. i know its like a spring and has left hand threads but how do they work and about how much are they thanx

 

[wnk]

http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.asp

 

[warrior333]

do they sell these in a metric thread

 

[wnk]

Frome their website:

Heli-Coil® has complete coverage of thread repair in inch and metric sizes. Available from stock are Inch Coarse kits in sizes #4 through 1-1/2" and Inch Fine kits in sizes #6 through 1-1/2", also Metric Coarse kits M3 through M20 and Metric Fine Kits M8 through M16.

* 50% more inserts
* 3 lengths of inserts for multiple applications
* Rugged NEW packaging
* Tang removal tool

Everything you need to do the job right!

 

[chad021]

make sure ur good at tappin new holes tho if ur gonna try this

 

[warrior333]

i already did it and it woked great thanx

 

[chad021]

cool glad it worked out for you, tapping isn't an everyday thing and does take some practice, unaware if you have had any past experience, and personally i'd rather **** somethin else up before I tried on something like you were trying.

 

[warrior333]

yea i have very little experience but its all god just took my time and was careful i have done little things like hand guards and then i did a practice hole in a scrap piece of metal and put a heli coil and everything to make sure it all went smooth