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skokie · 11-26-2003, 10:54 PM

Ok I have received the heli coil kit. It says that I will need a tap. I thought I had one but I dont. Just to make sure can someone post a pic of a tap?

Thanks

jef5150 · 11-26-2003, 10:59 PM

these are "cutting" taps,

**old Rusty C10** · 11-26-2003, 11:02 PM

if ya go to a place like Pep Bopys they sell heliocoil kits that have the tap as part of the kit and its like $20 for the whole thing ive used them and it works well although its not a name brand tool

jcab · 11-26-2003, 11:02 PM

I don't have a pick, but it looks like a taperd bolt with a v cut into the threads. I'll see if I can find a pic

jcab · 11-26-2003, 11:03 PM

Damn I type slow. No one had replied when I started my first reply!

skokie · 11-26-2003, 11:13 PM

ok I have lost it. I have the tap what I meant to say

is what kind of tool would I use for the tap?

Ok flame on

Baradium · 11-26-2003, 11:17 PM

The tap and die sets come with a hand tool for them that you turn to put them in, although I guess you could use anything that'd turn them, just be careful not to go too fast and strip it back out.

jef5150 · 11-26-2003, 11:28 PM

"buy the tool",,,,,,,,,,,people have used crecent wrenches to tap holes,and ive seen them break the tap ,,,,pay the $15.00 and save yourself some possible problems........use oil on the tap,go 1 full turn,then back out 1/4 turn,go 1 full turn ,back out 1/4,,,,,till you get the depth you want jeff,,,,

skokie · 11-27-2003, 12:48 AM

Ok I got the tap wrench. How much oil should I use on the tap just enough to coat it once?

Thanks

jamesi20 · 11-27-2003, 12:51 AM

Do it like jef5150 said and use a cutting oil if you can get it.If you can't get cutting oil use something light like machine oil.If you don't back the tap out to "break" the chip,you will surely break the tap in the hole and will be in worse shape than you are now.Oh yeah,try to keep the tap as straight as you can while tapping,do not assume it will follow the hole,I speak from experience

skokie · 11-27-2003, 01:10 AM

Ok I dont have any machine or cutting oil. How about a dab of 10 30 will that work?

11-26-2003, 10:54 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	Heli Coil tap? Ok I have received the heli coil kit. It says that I will need a tap. I thought I had one but I dont. Just to make sure can someone post a pic of a tap? Thanks

11-26-2003, 10:59 PM	#2
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	pic these are "cutting" taps, Attached Images

11-26-2003, 11:02 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	if ya go to a place like Pep Bopys they sell heliocoil kits that have the tap as part of the kit and its like $20 for the whole thing ive used them and it works well although its not a name brand tool __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-26-2003, 11:02 PM	#4
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	I don't have a pick, but it looks like a taperd bolt with a v cut into the threads. I'll see if I can find a pic __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-26-2003, 11:03 PM	#5
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Damn I type slow. No one had replied when I started my first reply! __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-26-2003, 11:13 PM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	ok I have lost it. I have the tap what I meant to say is what kind of tool would I use for the tap? Ok flame on

11-26-2003, 11:17 PM	#7
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	The tap and die sets come with a hand tool for them that you turn to put them in, although I guess you could use anything that'd turn them, just be careful not to go too fast and strip it back out.

11-26-2003, 11:28 PM	#8
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	t-handle "buy the tool",,,,,,,,,,,people have used crecent wrenches to tap holes,and ive seen them break the tap ,,,,pay the $15.00 and save yourself some possible problems........use oil on the tap,go 1 full turn,then back out 1/4 turn,go 1 full turn ,back out 1/4,,,,,till you get the depth you want jeff,,,, Attached Images

11-27-2003, 12:48 AM	#9
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	Ok I got the tap wrench. How much oil should I use on the tap just enough to coat it once? Thanks

11-27-2003, 12:51 AM	#10
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	tapping Do it like jef5150 said and use a cutting oil if you can get it.If you can't get cutting oil use something light like machine oil.If you don't back the tap out to "break" the chip,you will surely break the tap in the hole and will be in worse shape than you are now.Oh yeah,try to keep the tap as straight as you can while tapping,do not assume it will follow the hole,I speak from experience

11-27-2003, 01:10 AM	#11
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	Ok I dont have any machine or cutting oil. How about a dab of 10 30 will that work?

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