When you’re working on engines, machinery, or older equipment, stripped threads can quickly bring a project to a halt. That’s why thread repair kits are essential for any mechanic or DIYer who ...

We’ve all had this happen at some point while tightening hardware: It feels like it’s snugging up nicely, and then it suddenly seems to tun too easily. Or maybe you were removing stubborn hardware and ...

Thread-repair kits, such as those made by Helicoil, are available at auto-parts stores. An informal Dr. Gizmo survey indicates that kits cost around $40 and include a drill bit, tap, thread insert and ...

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We have all done it, overtightened a bolt and blown out the threads. When a bolt starts to tighten up and then go suddenly loose, you know that the threads are toast and now you have a problem.

In the process of the “custovation*” of a well used — and possibly abused — motorcycle, you’ll eventually be dealing with threaded hardware replacement. More often than not the decision will be what ...