For anyone interested, I got a chance to use my new Riv-nut tool today. I was able to finally fix a thread that has stripped out a few times underneath my KTM swingarm.
The insert
Ready to install
Drilled out the stripped 6mm threads: (showing the lack of metal available to be threaded)
All done:
The clever design means that the more you tighten the bolt in this insert, the harder it grips the surrounding metal. And if you go crazy and strip the insert you can drill it out and install another one without damage to the area.
Some riv-nut action
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Some riv-nut action
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Re: Some riv-nut action
I have not tried them on thick metal like that yet but I know they are an awesome fix for sheetmetal screw holes theat strip from repeated use.
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Re: Some riv-nut action
How big does that go.
My OilPan Shield - receivers in the crossmember all stripped out.
Have been thinking having someone weld nuts to the crossmember to thread into.
This may be the correct answer.
I think, 7/16ths ? or what, 12mm ?
My OilPan Shield - receivers in the crossmember all stripped out.
Have been thinking having someone weld nuts to the crossmember to thread into.
This may be the correct answer.
I think, 7/16ths ? or what, 12mm ?
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Re: Some riv-nut action
The largest insert included in the kit was 8mm. If you want to try it out you can borrow it any time.
Shaun in McKinney
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