Thread Repair: Notes

Tools Required

J 42385-2000 Thread Insert Kit. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 43965 Thread Repair Extension Kit. See Special Tools and Equipment .

The thread repair process involves a solid, thin walled, self-locking, carbon steel, bushing type insert. During the insert installation process, the installation driver tool cold-rolls the bottom internal threads and expands the bottom external threads of the insert into the base material. This action mechanically locks the insert into place.

The tool kit J 42385-2000 is designed for use with either a suitable tap wrench or drill motor. Limited access and larger hole repair may process better using a tap wrench. An extension J 43965 may also be necessary to drive the thread repair tooling dependent on access to the hole being repaired.

Fig 1: Identifying Tools For Thread Repair

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It is critical that the drilling, counterboring and tapping of the hole to be repaired follows the same centerline as the original hole.

Fig 2: Aligning Centerline Of Hole With Drill Bit

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During the drilling and tapping of the hole being repaired ensure the tooling is consistently machining perpendicular to the surface of the base material.

Fig 3: Identifying Drilling & Tapping Angle

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