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Old 08-06-2007, 10:14 PM
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Dummy cross threaded his glow plug.
What size tap to fix?
Old 08-06-2007, 11:15 PM
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Most are 1/4 x 28.
Old 08-06-2007, 11:49 PM
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Most are 1/4 x 28.
NO.

1/4 x 32
Old 08-07-2007, 01:23 AM
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cfaw10 is 110% correct, glow plug threads are 1/4" x 32. Forget your neighborhood hardware store, they are difficult to find. Try: rutlandtool.com, No. 2144-0171 @ $11.75 or use-enco.com, No. 891-4924 @ $4.87. My catalogs are old and those prices have probably increased.
Unless you have a better class engine with an insert in the head, the chances are that cross threading has removed enough material and that just re-tapping will not be adequate. And you will probably never use the tap again, maybe a new head is a better way to go. OR- C.F. Lee Co. can install a device called a "heli-coil" which is actually an insert with the proper threads. Price ranges from $12.50 to $15 depending on engine size. (818)352-3766.
Old 08-07-2007, 08:00 AM
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You can a Higley tap or die at https://www.quicktechhobby.com/Airpl...b%20higley.htm
Old 08-07-2007, 10:10 AM
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if all else fails send the head to clearance lee charge used to be $10 for a 2 stroke.
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ORIGINAL: buildflycrash

Dummy cross threaded his glow plug.
What size tap to fix?
1/4-32 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !/4-28 IS A NO-NO!!!!!!!

harvee
Old 08-07-2007, 01:25 PM
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Default RE: glow plug threads???

Just get CL to install a helicoil, once those threads strip there's not enough left to tap.

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