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uglyallis21

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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  14:04:31  Show Profile  Visit uglyallis21's Homepage Send uglyallis21 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
after snow blowing my driveway with my b10 for three hours i wend to shut it down and heard a loud pop and clanking noise,when i took the hood off i found the spark plug not connected just hanging,well the problem is that the threads are stripped inside the head what do you guys think the best way to fix it if it can be fixed,thanks nick

Dee

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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  14:12:50  Show Profile Send Dee a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Threads can be realigned with something like a thread follower. If too badly damaged, should be able to procure a replacement head from eBay.
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uglyallis21

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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  14:25:18  Show Profile  Visit uglyallis21's Homepage Send uglyallis21 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
yeah well i got it in there pretty tight but if it pops of ill try to re thread it can i do it with the head on or should i take it off
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skunkhome

USA
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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  14:30:13  Show Profile Send skunkhome a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I thought there were inserts available to repair threads.

Phil



"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."

Benjamin Franklin
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larry8200

USA
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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  15:10:38  Show Profile  Visit larry8200's Homepage Send larry8200 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Inserts will work, but you have to be carefull of it forever after.

I have a head from the original engine out of my BIG TEN, since thats about all thats left of it I dont really need it. PM me if interested.

Glad you got your snow cleared.
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simplelife

USA
1385 Posts
Posted - 11/24/2011 :  15:44:18  Show Profile  Visit simplelife's Homepage Send simplelife a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Heli-coils have saved my bacon more than once. Here is a little article for your consideration.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/repair/4212608
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Dee

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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  17:07:09  Show Profile Send Dee a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by uglyallis21

yeah well i got it in there pretty tight but if it pops of ill try to re thread it can i do it with the head on or should i take it off


Take the head off. You don't want any cuttings to get into the conmbustion chamber.
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Tasbrus

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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  17:55:29  Show Profile  Visit Tasbrus's Homepage Send Tasbrus a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Any auto supply store like NAPA will have spark plug hole repair inserts.
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uglyallis21

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Posted - 11/24/2011 :  18:28:10  Show Profile  Visit uglyallis21's Homepage Send uglyallis21 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
okay thanks guys ill wait and see if this one pops out then ill try the insert
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Tclark

USA
205 Posts
Posted - 11/24/2011 :  19:15:44  Show Profile  Visit Tclark's Homepage Send Tclark a Private Message  Reply with Quote
make sure if you use a heli-coil that you let it seal up for around 24 hours depending on the sealer you use before trying to start it.
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littlefan

USA
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Posted - 11/25/2011 :  18:47:14  Show Profile  Visit littlefan's Homepage Send littlefan a Private Message  Reply with Quote
there are two kinds of thread repair kits out there one that looks like a spring and one that is solid with threads inside and out this is the beast for spark plugs
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olcowhand

USA
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Posted - 11/25/2011 :  20:17:18  Show Profile  Visit olcowhand's Homepage Send olcowhand a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I use the insert style instead of the heli-coil. Never had one come loose yet.

Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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doyoucesp1965

USA
102 Posts
Posted - 11/25/2011 :  21:25:40  Show Profile  Visit doyoucesp1965's Homepage Send doyoucesp1965 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Have had to use them many time due to cust. "self" fix's as well! napa made some nice sizes and sells refill kits to boot! on a side note... they work equally well to repair stripped out and damaged aluminum oil pans as well.. god bless the inept do-it-to-yourselfers..lol
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