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<strong>Engine</strong> Marine/Industrial <strong>4.3L</strong> 6-125<br />

Thread Repair<br />

<strong>General</strong> purpose thread repair kits are available commercially.<br />

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and<br />

Notices.<br />

Important: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer’s<br />

instructions regarding the size of the drill and which tap to use.<br />

Always avoid any buildup of chips. Back out the tap every few turns<br />

and remove the chips.<br />

Determine the size, the pitch and the depth of the damaged<br />

thread.<br />

1. Adjust the stop collars on the cutting tool as needed. Tap the<br />

stop collars to the required depths.<br />

2. Drill out the damaged thread.<br />

3. Remove the chips.<br />

4. Apply clean engine oil to the top thread.<br />

5. Use the tap in order to cut new thread.<br />

6. Clean the thread.<br />

7. Screw the thread insert onto the mandrel of the thread insert<br />

installer. Engage the tang of the thread insert onto the end of<br />

the mandrel.<br />

Important: The thread insert should be flush to 1 turn below the<br />

surface.<br />

8. Lubricate the thread insert with clean engine oil (except<br />

when installing in aluminum) and install the thread insert.<br />

9. If the tang of the thread insert does not break off when<br />

backing out the thread insert installer, break off the tang<br />

using a drift punch.<br />

4962<br />

4963<br />

2000 Marine/Industrial

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