Yeah, but the auto parts stores don't have really small insert kits. I installed an insert for the T-handle in the lower dinette pedestal base. Got it at an auto parts store.
Dennis C. On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 4:46 PM, schiller via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dennis, > > Oh yeah, I really like helicoils. have used millions of them in my > carreer. Helicoil repair kits are pretty easy to come by at auto repair > stores or McMaster-Carr. Installation kits come with the bit, inserts and > installation tool. > > Neil Schiller > 1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7 > (C&C 35, Mark I) > "Corsair" > On 4/20/2016 5:34 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > > Touche's refrigeration install created satellite jobs all over the boat. > In addition to having to relocate the freshwater pump, accumulator and tank > for a new battery, I decided to replace lots of lights with LED bulbs to > save battery power. No problem, easy job, right? WRONG! > > When I pulled the dome off the starboard Perko deck mounted side light on > the bow plate, two of the self tapper screws were stripped out. These > lights really need to be screwed down tight, particularly in a salt water > environment. The stripped out hole in the aluminum bow palte just wasn't > going to do it. > > A brief search found a stainless 6-32 thread insert kit (Heli Coil) on > Amazon. Took about 10-15 minutes per light to drill tap and install the > thread inserts. The inserts and machine screw fasteners were coated with > TefGel. The lights are now screwed down tight with their new MarineBeam > LED bulbs burning brightly. :) > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated! > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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