Originally Posted by 1854sailor
Originally Posted by TBM
And now I've cleaned up the hole with a file, there is a fighting chance that I can restore the standard threads with a tap. Which I haven't got so have ordered one.


Did you order the complete set? Taper, Plug, and Bottoming...


Yep - and if they don't work, I still have the Helicoil.


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