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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Anchorboy46, Mar 18, 2009.

  1. Shadetree
    Joined: Feb 7, 2003
    Posts: 243

    Shadetree
    Member
    from Va USA

    Oh NO!!!
    Anouther set of tools I just gotta have!!!lol

    Shadetree
     
  2. Ed ke6bnl
    Joined: Apr 15, 2001
    Posts: 181

    Ed ke6bnl
    Member

    I have used them and they make one with 4 pins on the side that can not back out. but can be removed if necessary. used it on an aluminum fitting supporting a brake caliper on a dirt bike and on the exhaust manafold on my old toyota . work great. ED
     
  3. jusjunk
    Joined: Dec 3, 2004
    Posts: 3,138

    jusjunk
    BANNED
    from Michigan

    That kind is the helicoil isnt it ?
    Dave
     
  4. In any application I can get away with, I use studs w/loctite in aluminum...especially when the part is removed installed regularly...
     

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