Time-Sert M10x1.5 thread repair kit #1015 by TIME-SERT

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Yes Spark plug repair can be done without removing the head by placing a heavy grease on the step tap flutes to catch the chips. TIP: mechanics have mentioned that using a shop vac with a plastic tube taped to the nozzle end works well for removing any stray chips left over. that you "do not" want to bottom out the driver tool on installation. There is a simple method to safeguard against bottoming the tool out, by placing a visual mark the driver tool. loctite 266 is recommened because of it's higher temperture. Normal red loctite e.g. part numbers 277 or 271, burn away at 200 degrees which is the normal operating temperature of most engines. The thin wall is made possible because the internal and external threads of the insert are synchronized. The small outer diameter of the insert allows for installation in locations where space is a premium. No, you cannot repair a helicoil with a TIME-SERT because the are too close in size. We can offer a larger diameter insert called BIG-SERT Link: BIG-SERT

Example. The blind hole depth for a 5/16-18x.450 should be a minimum of .700 inches or 17.8mm deep. TIME-SERTs can be removed with a spiral point screw extractor, or drilled out with the drill that came in the repair kit. TIME-SERT makes no claims on torque specs or pullout, nor do we provide them. The reason being there are many factors that can determine the end result of the insert thread strength. One being the installation process. What type of spark plug do you have? Washer seat or Taper seat. Washer seat sparkplug's will have a washer to seal the spark plug against the head. Taper seat spark plugs will have a taper to seal against the head.On installation: Screw the insert in the hole with loctite to the desired location. Let the insert set up with the loctite before running the insert driver tool through the insert. The loctite will prevent the insert from going to deep into the prepared hole.

You can also bring the bolt to your local fastener house in your area, they will be able to measure it for you. You will need to know the thread size and pitch of the bolt to repair it.Any claims for Discrepancies in shipment must be made within one week of receipt of merchandise or no credit will be issued. A TIME-SERT is a solid-body thread insert offered by Time Fastener Company. Some of the features that make TIME-SERT a good choice for many stripped or damaged thread repair applications include... Time-Sert achieves its thin-walled cross-section due to synchronized internal and external threads of the insert.

The reason for this is simply the weakest link effect. If you only repair the bad hole or holes and leave the others there is a very good chance the other non-repaired holes may fail. The problem that can happen is the reamer did not ream all the way thru the hole so it leaves a step in the hole that will STOP the tap because the 45 degree counterbore was not fully done. This can happen because of 2 possible things. The reamer is hitting a VALVE or the top of the PISTON which is stopping it from entering all the way. If you can provide the spark plug number or make, model, year, liter of vehicle we can give you a part number for the kit and insert required. Use form at the right .

Loctite our p/n 6020 has been tested to 500 degrees without any problems and will give added strength as it will not burn away when engine temperatures above 200 degrees are reached. picture p/n 6020 10ml bottle. Follow the 2 man step on getting the valves closed and piston all the way down on the instructions.

expressly retains the right to make changes or discontinue any product it manufactures or sells at any time and without notice. TIME-SERT ® inserts have no prongs or tangs to break off or deal with down in the hole, which can be aIf multiple inserts need to be installed this can also be done using a CNC with a tapmatic reversing head. S.T.I stands for "Screw Thread Insert" an example would be a TIME-SERT M8x1.25 repair kit would require a M8x1.25 S.T.I tap, this is "larger" than a standard M8x1.25. and mark the tool at the point it can't enter any further. Use a ink marker or even use a small strip This is common on all inserts, if some of your inserts only screw on a few threads of the driver tool don't worry the driver tool will screw through the insert fine when installing. Of course always use oil on the install driver tool when installing inserts, this can be a 30wt motor oil. Stainless steel is recommended for the medical or food industry, and water applications or where there may be exposer to the elements as in disk brakes.