Originally Posted by
John_M_
5/16-32 Die
https://www.amazon.com/16-Unified-Ri.../dp/B0195UUYUG
Wurth - Time serts are the only thread inserts that I have used other than a helicoil / recoil, and I don't like those as much as the threaded inserts... all the other brands only offer 1/4-20, 1/4-28... is it possible someone made their own insert?
Thanks for the link John, I had no idea 5/16-32 was a standard! That changes
everything. Makes it possible to fab my own insert using my wood lathe.
Just got off the phone with Time Fastener Inc. They have never made a 1/4-32 Bigsert. They also have never made an insert from brass either. Both of the ones used in this engine are made from brass. I'm thinking you're correct, someone fashioned the inserts themselves.
I will give it a shot, worth a try.