Stripped Bolts

[Jetaddict]

Today I installed my Kenney Keepers. Everything was going great until I tried putting the new bolt into one side of the engine mount (pipe side). It appears as is the threads were stripped, and the bolt won't tighten enough!!! :261: The front bolt on the mount is fine, so I applied some Gorilla Glue temporarily to the stripped out one until I figure out what to do to fix it. Can anyone point me in the right direction for an easy solution? I am pretty sure it won't present a major problem for basic riding, but if I hit the surf again I am not going to feel too confident unless that bolt is secure.

 

[The Timmer]

helicoil or tap insert one of these should work???? but im sure someone else has had the same problem bump bump bump

Timmy

 

[WaveDemon]

yeah, that sucks. I'm not sure how thick that insert is. it may not be able to be opened up to take a helicoil. you may need to replace the insert.

try a heli coil first (one that wont corrode)

 

[McDog]

I could be that the insert is loose and not stripped. You would have to take the engine out to figure it out.

 

[Jetaddict]

I pulled the pipe to get at it, but I am hoping I can pull off a quick fix with it instead of yanking the whole motor. Helicoil, eh? Where can I find one of those? Lowe's?

 

[dbrutherford]

Did the kenny keepers come with longer bolts? If not, just get a longer bolt. Other wise oh crap! I believe McMaster Carr sells stainless steel inserts.

 

[Jetaddict]

Yep, the keepers came with longer bolts all right.