Subject: RE: patching the holes
Author: Paul P. Linn
Date: May 14, 2005, 6:49 AM
Post ID: 1718865118
Tom,
When the plug threads on my head decided after 30+ years to give it up, I
tried the cheap fix and got the inserts myself but eventually took it to a
shop and had them weld it back up and re-drill and tap for me. Much easier
and yes if it fails I have someone else to blame other than myself. And this
happened right before last years VA rally!! I was not amused about missing
the rally! :(
Paul
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From: tom short [mailto:TSh-@phx.devry.edu]
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:40 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: patching the holes
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AJ Huff wrote:
Tom, But if you were thinking of pouring it into the holes, I assume the bike is still apart so that you could pour down the hole ? |
Yes.
If so maybe you want to
| consider having a weld shop weld it up and then a machine shop re-drill and tap it. A competent weld shop should be able to weld the aluminum up no problem. There's an expense there but the end result would be like new. -AJ |
Oooh, that's a good idea! Then, if the holes are misaligned, I have
someone else to blame, too!!
The Arizona Kid
LFL 009
Tom Short
AZ MGNOC Rep
Phoenix, AZ
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