Helicoil? The 3/8 is a coarse thread (16 tpi). I would assume that the
5/16 is as well (18 tpi). You should be able to pick up a thread repair
kit at an auto parts store.
Neil Schiller
1970 Redwing 35, Hull #7
(C&C 35, Mark I)
"Corsair"
Washed, waxed and waiting for a Tuesday launch
On 5/25/2016 9:38 AM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote:
Hi All. I thought I had found what I needed locally and after emailing
the business twice to ensure it was in stock before making the drive
(and I was assured it was in stock) - it wasn't. He had a pair of used
ones on hand and gave them to me to make up for the error. I asked to
make sure they fit the trojans and so he screwed them onto a battery
he had there (same guy I purchased my batteries from) and I thought I
was good to go.
When I got to the boat, 1.5 hours away .. I discovered that one of
them was stripped. I was FURIOUS. He literally screwed them into a
batter while I stood and watched so he KNEW that one was stripped. Why
he went ahead and wasted my time knowing that he was wasting my time
is just beyond me.
I had to summarize the engine one way or the other so I wrapped some
tin foil around the stud to get the stripped adapter to stay on.
Sketchy. I'm willing to use some conductive epoxy at this point to
make it a permanent thing but I would rather not. I also don't know
which epoxy to use for such a thing. I'm all ears though I want this
done with.
Anyway, I'm still at a loss where to buy this. All the online places I
could find are in the states and want over 20 USD for shipping, which
in and of itself isn't the worst thing .. but they are using Fed Ex
and UPS so it'll be 20 USD to ship and another *surprise* amount at
the door. I can't stomach that, on principle if nothing else. The
adapters are typically $5 a pair.
Canadian Tire does not have these, I checked two stores. Napa doesn't
have it! They have the 3/8 flavour. I need 5/16.
Again, this is what I am after:
https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/en/product/STUD-TOP-POST-FEMALE-1PR-PK/_/R-GRO82-9130
Any push in the right direction would be much appreciated. Crimping
new battery cables isn't out of the question but I don't have the tool
and removing the battery cables is a LOT of work.
Thanks,
Steve
Suhana, C&C 32
Toronto
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