stripped some upper rocker threads

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Jul 5, 2008 | 03:40 PM

muayyadf1

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stripped some upper rocker threads

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?

Jul 5, 2008 | 03:53 PM

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

Jul 5, 2008 | 03:57 PM

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alright, thanks for calming me down

Jul 5, 2008 | 09:06 PM

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From: Little Rhody

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

Jul 6, 2008 | 12:04 AM

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

Jul 6, 2008 | 08:26 AM

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From: Little Rhody

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.