wire thread insert system - PowerCoil

® ® ®1DRILLDrill to clear the damagedthread with a standardtwist drill. Thread RepairKits up to M12 (1/2")include the correct sizedrill. The required tappingdrill size is shown on thefront of this pack.Note: Spark Plug insertsutilise a pilot nose tap whichdoes not require pre-drilling.2TAPUse the specifiedtap to cut the holding threadinto the cleared hole.When tapping a hole, it isrecommended to use asuitable lubricant.Note: Wire Thread insertsrequire the use of STI taps whichare slightly oversize to provide thecorrect hole diameter.Always check that the thread and pitch of the tapare the same as the bolt you wish to insert intothe finished hole.3INSERTLoosen the grubscrew and slidethe collar along theinsert tool shaft soX that the tang onthe insertXis positioned halfway up the inserttool slot.Note: Do not position tangat the very top or bottomof the insert tool slot.Use the installationtool to windthe insert into thethreaded holeusing light downwardpressureuntil half a turnbelow the surface.Note: Do not work againstthe thread direction as thetang may break off.1DRILLDrill to clear the damagedthread with a standardtwist drill. Thread RepairKits up to M12 (1/2")include the correct sizedrill. The required tappingdrill size is shown on thefront of this pack.Note: Spark Plug insertsutilise a pilot nose tap whichdoes not require pre-drilling.2TAPUse the specified tapto cut the holding threadinto the cleared hole.When tapping a hole, it isrecommended to use asuitable lubricant.Note: Wire Thread insertsrequire the use of STI taps whichare slightly oversize to providethe correct hole diameter.Always check that the thread and pitch of the tapare the same as the bolt you wish to insert intothe finished hole.3INSERTWind the insert fullyon to the hex driveinstallation mandrel.Ensure that the inserttang is securely seatedin the tang recess onthe base of themandrel.Using a suitable powertool, wrench or ratchetwind the insert andmandrel into thethreaded hole untilhalf a turn below thesurface. Unwind themandrel from theseated insert.Note: Do not work againstthe thread direction as thetang may break off.1Drill to clear the damagedthread with a standardtwist drill. Thread RepairKits up to M12 (1/2")include the correct sizedrill. The required tappingdrill size is shown on thefront of this pack.Note: Spark Plug insertsutilise a pilot nose tap whichdoes not require pre-drilling.2Use the specified tapto cut the holding threadinto the cleared hole.When tapping a hole, it isrecommended to use asuitable lubricant.Note: Wire Thread insertsrequire the use of STI taps whichare slightly oversize to providethe correct hole diameter.Always check that the thread and pitch of the tapare the same as the bolt you wish to insert intothe finished hole.3DRILLTAPINSERTUnwind mandrel and placeinsert into chamber withtang towards nozzle. Rotatethe pre-winder handleclockwise to wind themandrel into the insert untilend of mandrel engageswith tang. Use gentledownward pressure untilinsert engages in threadednozzle. Continue windinguntil insert reaches end ofnozzle. Place tool squarelyover tapped hole andcontinue winding until insertis transferred from tool toworkpiece. Rotate handlecounterclockwise to windmandrel out of the installedinsert.Note: Once insert is engagedin nozzle use no downwardpressure.4SNAPLift installation tool,rotate 90º and tap downsharply to break off wirethread insert tang. Usethe tang break off tool toperform this functionwhere supplied.4SNAPUse long nose pliers tobreak off and removethe tang from theinstalled insert.4SNAPInsert a tang breakoff tool and tapdown sharply tobreak off wirethread insert tang.Note: For spark plug andlarge inserts use long nosepliers to remove the tang.Note: For spark plug andlarge inserts use long nosepliers to remove the tang.5DONE!You have succesfullyrepaired your damagedthread. The new threadis normally strongerthan the original.5DONE!You have succesfullyrepaired your damagedthread. The new threadis normally strongerthan the original.5DONE!You have succesfullyrepaired your damagedthread. The new threadis normally strongerthan the original.1 DRILL2 TAPINSERTDrill to clear thedamaged thread witha standard twist drill.Chamfer the hole witha standard countersink(82º - 100º)Note: Drill is oversize to accomodateexternal thread. Check technicalcharts for correct drill sizes.Create new threadusing a standard tap.Check technicalcharts for correct tapsize.Note: Use of a suitable lubricantis essential during all tappingprocedures.3Screw the insert intothe threaded holeuntil slightly belowthe surface of theparent material.4DRIVESelect the correct sizeinstallation tool and placeover the insert. Drivelocking keys down usingseveral hammer taps onend of installation tool.