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Topic: Istripped a Cleveland cylinder head spark plug thread...
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'69Stang
Gearhead Posts: 180
From: Detroit, MI USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 02:25 PM
   
What do I do to fix this? I'm such an idiot....------------------
'69 Mustang Fastback, 351C, Holley 950 HP, New Parker Funnelweb,4-v quench heads ported, 10.75:1, UD pulley, windage tray, Top Loader, 3.89 9" rear
------------------------- 12.51 1/4 mile @ 115.89
60 foot time 2.008 (ouch)
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-06-2003 02:27 PM
No you're not. It happens to the best of us. Any "good" local parts store like a NAPA should have a 5/8 spark plug chaser tap. It works 90% of the time.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33371
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-06-2003 02:35 PM
If that doesn't work, Helicoil makes a spark plug repair kit.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, Osborn Reproductions, and MyFordPerformance.com.
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1202
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 03:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
If that doesn't work, Helicoil makes a spark plug repair kit.
I just love Helicoil... 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33371
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-06-2003 03:08 PM
In the days before Helicoil, techs were often taken out back, beatened and killed.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, Osborn Reproductions, and MyFordPerformance.com.
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 384
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 05:47 PM
I've got the HeliCoil repair kit. If you need it, let me know and we'll work something out.....
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3467
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-06-2003 07:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
In the days before Helicoil, techs were often taken out back, beatened and killed.
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1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html [This message has been edited by V8 Thumper (edited 01-06-2003).]
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1210
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-07-2003 03:48 AM
With the spark plugs recessed into the head so much, it may be impossible to use the Heli coil tool with the engine in the car (d@mn shock towers) good luck.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker under construction, 302 5 speed
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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'69Stang
Gearhead Posts: 180
From: Detroit, MI USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-07-2003 08:29 AM
Thanks for the replies, guys, I'm feeling better. Is it o.k. to just use the chaser tap or do I need to take the cylinder head off?
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 384
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-07-2003 12:11 PM
Try the chaser tap first, and if that doesn't work, then we'll go from there.....
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