| Author | Message | ||
     Az_m2 |
Can't believe I could be so F'n stupid. From what I've read, looks like Heliocoils are the best option, any other advice? | ||
| Jprovo |
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| Cataract2 |
Heliocoils. Or you could drill and retap the hole. Just need to find a bolt that can fit it. | ||
| Reepicheep |
To drill it out, use what Bomber (I think) suggested, heavy grease on the drill bit. That'll help capture shavings. I'm not gonna tell you how stupid I was trying to keep shavings out of the case of an SV650 I was working on for a buddy. It turned out fine... but only by the grace of God. Thats an aluminum case as well, we just used a simple heli-coil, and it worked fine. | ||
| Jackbequick |
What Cataract2 said. If you can find a tap drill size table, measure the O.D. on the threads of the standard bolt and look for a bolt that calls for a tap drill or about that size or a little less. As an example, if that plug bolt has a 1/2" O.D. thread, retapping the case to take a 9/16-18 TPI plug bolt (which calls for a .508 tap drill) will save it. If the present thread is stripped out you may be able to get the tap for a larger sized bolt started in that hole without having to drill it out first. If you do that, use a good tapping lube and reverse the tap frequently (like every 1/8th turn or so) to cut and clear the chips. I guessing at the size of the plug bolt, if someone can tell me or measure one, I can suggest some likely candidates for tap sizes. Jack | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I helicoiled my Electraglide oil pan a few days before heading to Sturgis. It worked great but the helicoil kit ain't cheap and you'll also have to spring for the drill bit which is an odd size. Let me know what size kit you need and if it is the same size as what I used then I'll sell you the kit for half of what you'll have to pay. I'll photo to you what I have so you know that this is legit. The kit has quite a few coils with it and you'll only need one. As for the shavings, I removed the oil pan from my bike. No way you want any of those debris circulating into your engine. Why they give us an oil pan with a hard bolt threaded into soft aluminum is just plain dumb. | ||
| Az_m2 |
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the advice. I'm going to have to decide whether to do it myself or find a shop to do it. Remember, I couldn't screw a drain plug back in properly. | ||
| Cliffb |
Az, Did you ever get the drain plug fixed? Wondering what worked for you. | ||
| Az_m2 |
I'm going to replace the swingarm with a new one and sell the old one on ebay. I'm waiting on the part to arrive. Hopefully not too much longer. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Auto parts stores offer a bunch of O/S oil drain plugs for cars as they get stripped alot.Might try that route first.IIRC,chevy had 3 different O/S's if you stripped it repeatedly(did not learn the first time).And ,no I did not do it,I worked in parts house for 5 yrs. | ||
| Reepicheep |
I fixed this on an SV-650, it was not a big deal aside from the fact that I tried to overcomplicate it. Find a machine shop or careful mechanic and they should be able to install a heli-coil easily. Worst case is they might have to drop the exhaust. Coat the tap with heavy grease (great tip Bomber!) and flush it out with 2 quarts of cheap oil when you are done, then do a normal oil change. |
