>
> 2. Question. would the Helicoil be as effective as the Keenserts in this
> application? What thread size is the outside of the 3/16 insert and
> would there be enough threads in the hole to hold? Can I drill the
> threads out of present holes and have enough material to thread a 3/16"
> Helicoil? I can get Helicoil kit with 12 inserts, tool, and tap at the
> local auto store. Keenserts availability? I'd like to get flying again
> this weekend.
>
> https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/heli-coil-3878/tools---equipment-16488/hand-tools-16814/cutting---drilling-tools-16542/thread-repair-16906/heli-coil-inserts-19596/ecce6617012f/heli-coil-10-32-inch-sae-thread-repair-kit/55283/4368725
>
The helicoil will be stronger than the original threads. The question is
whether you can break off the tang on a helicoil in such a shallow hole without
damaging the helicoil itself. Try it on a test piece first. Is it strong
enough? I don't know. But I do know it is significantly stronger than the
original threads. The same is true for almost any kind of thread insert.
-Jeff
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