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10/12/2017 9:09pm
just got this bike. Noticed on the first oil change that the bolt had some metal shards on it. 2nd oil change went ok but it felt soft to tighten. Now, shes done. Wont tighten at all. Whats the best option? I've never tapped or done a helicore but it looks as if the threads on this bike do not start until further up in the hole. Anyone with a similar problem?
As far as tapping, youll want to use the correct tap drill. Get some tap lube or wd40 and turn the tal in as straight as possible. Go 2-3 turns and then back put, go 2-3 turns again, back out, until youre at the depth of threads you need. If it starts binding just back the tap out, clean it up and put more lube on. Pretty simple.
You really only have a couple of good choices.
1. New cases
2. Engine tear down with welding and then drilling and tapping.
Paw Paw
The Shop
However, paw paw is correct in it being not enough to tap. You see, there is a small hole before the threads start. You can tell that the wall on that side is not thick at all.
The top 1/3 of the hole has good threads while the bottom 2/3 is junk. I was able to find another Honda bolt that was the same size and same thread pitch but longer.
It's in and tight. I filled it with oil and will let it sit overnight. If it's dry tomorrow I will put a new filter in and fire it up and pray that no shavings got up in the motor.
2 counteract that as best as I could (because I saw shavings in the threads and a lot) I left the oil drain bolt out and filled the entire crankcase way overfull 4 times and let it drain. Probably used a gallon of new oil. After that I took Q tips and cleaned the damaged threads.
Then I ran another 1400ml through it. Just to be sure. The bolt is tight. Or rather I say, snug but not going anywhere. Here's a pic of that hole I was talking about.
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