muayyadf1

Good day people,

I would like you to advise me if it's ok to bolt on 3 first stripped rocker threads on one valve. When I bolt it down it sits tight with no problems.


should I be worried?

frankmarroquin

iTrader: (31)

Shouldn't be a problem if it can be torqued to specs...

muayyadf1

alright, thanks for calming me down

vettenuts

iTrader: (4)

Not sure I understand, there are only three threads left?

muayyadf1

stripped the first three of four sets, but if i tight the bolt staight it goes without a problem.

vettenuts

iTrader: (4)

I think I would heli-coil them. I would want about 2 diameters of thread to get good strength. How many turns of thread engagement do you have. The problem is if they let go you can do a lot of damage so you will be taking on some risk just using them as is.

muayyadf1

I have at least 5 threads in good condition

vettenuts

iTrader: (4)

I would heli-coil the threads.

styoung

iTrader: (4)

the rule of thumb is 1 1/2 times the diameter of the bolt. ie 1/2" bolt you want 3/4" of thread engagement.

muayyadf1

I diffenately have that amount, thanks guys for your help

vettenuts

iTrader: (4)

I tend to go more than that in bare aluminum. 5 threads is 4mm.