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Offline Nj1986k10

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Helicoil issue
« on: May 12, 2015, 04:24:17 pm »
My starter hole was stripped and i installed a helicoil, now the helicoil tool is stuck inside on the helicoil and will not budge, i could buy an inline starter but would like to know how to remove it, thanks jimmy
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2015, 04:34:46 pm »
Post a pic?

Generally, the tool just unscrews.  Did you drill and tap the stripped hole to the proper size and depth and then clean the threads before installing the insert?
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2015, 05:01:04 pm »
Yes, should i try tapping it to snap the tang then pulling it out
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2015, 05:48:19 pm »
The 'tang' is designed to engage the end of the tool while tightening, only.  Banging on the end of the installation tool while still in the hole is not likely to benefit you and may make your predicament worse.  If you forced the tool into the hole too hard while turning the insert, it may have stretched the insert and jumped a thread, effectively causing the coil to crossthread.  Did you coat the coil with Loctite before you installed it?
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2015, 06:42:58 pm »
How should i go about getting the tool out then
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2015, 06:52:32 pm »
Again.  Post a pic.
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2015, 06:53:38 pm »
I dont have any clue how to post pictures but all your gonna see is a rod going into the block, you cant see the coil.
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2015, 06:54:29 pm »
3/8"?  And, was it tight going in?
« Last Edit: May 12, 2015, 07:00:16 pm by bd »
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2015, 05:47:33 am »
Yes and it went in easy just like the other one i did
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2015, 09:30:19 am »
Jimmy, based on what you've posted thus far ...properly drilled, tapped and cleaned the hole, 3/8" (steel) installer that threaded the coil in easily... unscrew the tool.  If you applied Loctite to the coil before installation (a question you never answered), the tool maybe tight coming out, but it will come out.
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Re: Helicoil issue
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2015, 11:32:05 am »
I did not use loctite. The tool will not budge at all when i try to unscrew it
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