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At 10:36 PM 4/12/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>I have used threadlock and that seems to work, but I am wondering if I
should
>fill the holes with plastic aluminum, and drill and tap to 6-32 again.

A helicoil is a permanent fix.  Helicoiled threads are much stronger than 
the originals.  You may be able to install a 6-32 helicoil into the 8-32 
holes you have now.  Compare the recommended drill size for the 8-32 tap 
and the 6-32 helicoil to decide, otherwise go with the 8-32 helicoils.


John Cooper
Skyport Services
PO Box 249
4996 Delaware Tnpk
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518 797-3064 

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