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broken out thread in Husky 262 engine case


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Any ideas on how to repair two of the screw threads which hold the plastic cylinder cover/air filter housing to the body. I broke them out a very long time ago, have tried araldite to hold a threaded piece in without much success.

 

I have an acquaintance who is an ace TIG welder but I think it is mag alloy and doubt it's weldable.

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Helicoil can work, there are cheap kits available on the bay.

 

I have used M6 successfully.

 

BRAND NEW 131 PIECE HELICOIL TYPE THREAD REPAIR KIT - M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 UK SELLER | eBay

 

I found the helicoil method easy and quick, if you don't feel confident to try pop in to your local engineering shop, they should be able to help.

 

H-A

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Helicoil can work, there are cheap kits available on the bay.

 

I have used M6 successfully.

 

BRAND NEW 131 PIECE HELICOIL TYPE THREAD REPAIR KIT - M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 UK SELLER | eBay

 

I found the helicoil method easy and quick, if you don't feel confident to try pop in to your local engineering shop, they should be able to help.

 

H-A

 

Thanks, I've used helicoils quite a bit, from spark plugs in cars to exhaust studs in saws but this time the whole side of the threaded section has broken out on one side.

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You may be able to get clever and fabricate a retaining plate for the broken part or even get an insert in there and JB weld it in place - just repaired a real busted up 372XP rear AV mount so much can be done - just need to get creative:thumbup:

 

Get an image up so we can kick the solutions around it!

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Get an image up so we can kick the solutions around it!

 

Here are two

 

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I have a complete saw with seized piston but fixing these must be easier than a complete engine swap.

 

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Just make sure everything is grease/oil free and dry before you try rebuilding up the areas. Also make sure the area your applying to is nice and rough to get a good bond.

You may find you may even be able to just jb weld a nut in place and build it up on the sides if the threaded area doesn't need to be to deep.

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