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What Size Heli-Coil?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by patmac6075, Sep 9, 2016.

  1. patmac6075

    patmac6075 Active Member

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    Adjusting the valves on an '82 XJ750 Maxim, as I'm removing the valve cover bolts two of them come out completely stripped and full of aluminum.
    First question is, can/should I use a heli-coil......Second is, what size should I buy?
    Although all of the bolts were grossly over torqued, only two of the outside (larger) bolts were stripped.
    Any help is always appreciated.
    Pat
     
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    I used heli-coil. It work out great and was pretty easy. I believe I used a M6x1.0 with a 1/4 inch drill bit. But I have a 550. I don't know if it's the same for your bike.
     
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    your 750 does use 6X1 threads
     
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    Thanks
     
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