TT_NS
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Some how the bolt that holds down one of the main caps got striped out on my engine im working on. Is it safe to put a hylicoil (Tap it) on it?
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Heli-Coil a Main Bearing screw hole?
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ECLIPSE4x4
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You can ask a machinest for a second opinion but I think a heli coil would work just fine.
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