Re: Re: BIG PROBLEM-PLEASE HELP!!!


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Posted by Doug Elliott on March 03, 2000 at 11:03:56:

In Reply to: Re: BIG PROBLEM-PLEASE HELP!!! posted by Jim Tyler on March 01, 2000 at 12:03:13:

Helicoils don't work on valves because the top of the valve is sheet metal, not solid. I make a new stem on a lathe with larger threads custom-made to whatever works. I guess you could solder a piece on to retap, but I haven't tried it.



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