"An alternative would be to tap it oversize, screw (& Loctite) in an alloy or perhaps brass plug, and start again. OK if you have lots of meat around the hole, maybe not in this case. A helicoil would be easier and stronger. "
This is what I did some years back on some my BSA C15 crankcase threads and they are holiding up perfectly. It is a good alternative to helicoils if there is not much load.
Jamie.
This is what I did some years back on some my BSA C15 crankcase threads and they are holiding up perfectly. It is a good alternative to helicoils if there is not much load.
Jamie.