D D-money New member Sep 10, 2009 51 4 8 Wenatchee Jan 19, 2013 #1 the head stripped out on my 12 pro 800. my plugs have came loose twice and i went to check them today and one of them wont come out. does anyone know what size tap i would need to chase the threads? thanks
the head stripped out on my 12 pro 800. my plugs have came loose twice and i went to check them today and one of them wont come out. does anyone know what size tap i would need to chase the threads? thanks
R rocket Well-known member Premium Member Jul 20, 2001 319 67 28 Wisconsin Jan 19, 2013 #2 I believe M14 x 1.25 is the correct designation.
spark2 New member Lifetime Membership Nov 30, 2009 60 3 8 WI Jan 19, 2013 #3 If the threads are that Damaged you might have to put a Heli-coil in.
H High Velocity Well-known member Nov 27, 2007 1,050 497 83 61 Hinton, Alberta Jan 19, 2013 #5 No matter the brand, make sure you use a solid insert rather than the ones that look like a tightly wound spring. There are various brands available. http://www.timesert.com/html/sparkplug.html http://www.fastenal.com/web/product...5tv6g3Q14w!-947767248!-1187059433?sku=0123172 http://www.amazon.ca/Helicoil-R5326-14S-Spark-Thread-Inserts/dp/B000BOAR1C Sent from my iPad when I should be sledding.
No matter the brand, make sure you use a solid insert rather than the ones that look like a tightly wound spring. There are various brands available. http://www.timesert.com/html/sparkplug.html http://www.fastenal.com/web/product...5tv6g3Q14w!-947767248!-1187059433?sku=0123172 http://www.amazon.ca/Helicoil-R5326-14S-Spark-Thread-Inserts/dp/B000BOAR1C Sent from my iPad when I should be sledding.
mountainhorse Well-known member Lifetime Membership Premium Member Dec 12, 2005 18,606 11,814 113 West Coast www.laketahoeconcours.com Jan 19, 2013 #6 Timesert all the way... Helicoil is the Yugo of thread repair...TimeSert... Rolls Royce. M14 x 1.25 Last edited: Jan 19, 2013