loose stud...

[spudulike]

nice one mate,might ask about in a couple of local shops and get a price,might be worth it to save the hassle! thanks

 

If you know a toolmaker/engineer, get them to do it or and engineering shop may be an option - you may find your local dealer may not be set up to do it but worth a try.

[GardenKit]

The stihl barstuds I have repaired have all been M8 x 1.25, the most common M8 thread, but best to check yours.

 

The trouble with helicoils is that you need to buy a complete kit, consisting of the correct drill, tap, insertion tool and about a dozen helicoil inserts. These usually cost around £30, so its expensive just for repairing one thread.

 

Your dealer will probably have a kit, just like I do, but as its cost needs to be recovered, along with the time to do the job, you will probably be looking at around £30 too.

 

But the repair, once done is stronger than the original, as you now effectively have a 10mm thread in the aluminium, and your barstud screws into a steel thread.

[spudulike]

The stihl barstuds

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Thats a bit strong Barrie - it is only a dodgy thread:lol:

[GardenKit]

The stihl barstuds

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Thats a bit strong Barrie - it is only a dodgy thread:lol:

One of those things you notice after you've posted, Steve. Then you think 'naa' no one will read it that way.

Guess I should have known you would:laugh1:

[spudulike]

One of those things you notice after you've posted, Steve. Then you think 'naa' no one will read it that way.

Guess I should have known you would:laugh1:

 

Well thats me:001_rolleyes: always aproaching things at a different angle:lol: Hope all is well!