Stripped starter bolt holes

[Ole Buck]

Mine are both of them. Got the starter off, I have plenty of space to run a tap. I am going to use a M10x1.5, here is my question, what size bolt would I use once I run the tap through? As in size I mean pitch, thread or whatever because I sure as hell don’t know. This is not my cup of tea but it’s the only way that I will learn. I will not pay for a repair that I know I can do. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated or if you have a better idea let me hear it.

 

[Wild one]

Metric helicoil or thread inserts,stronger then tapping threads into aluminium and good chance you can re-use your original bolts.

https://www.amazon.com/SWANLAKE-166PCS-Thread-Repair-Helicoil/dp/B0973YKLBJ/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=helicoil+kit&qid=1677558133&sr=8-6

 

[pacofortacos]

Well, if you aren't going to use inserts or helicoils as mentioned above, then if you tap M10 x 1.5 pitch you use a M10 X 1.5 pitch X length( in mm) needed bolt.

 

[GTyankee]

You might be surprised how many times that i use this type tool

 

[Ole Buck]

You might be surprised how many times that i use this type tool





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I just ordered two because I will loose the first one.

 

[pacofortacos]

I just ordered two because I will loose the first one.

I have wrenches like that! haha

 

[GTyankee]

1/2" SAE wrench
#10 metric wrench
5.5 allen wrench


all seem to have wings

 

[pacofortacos]

They also have the ability to accelerate to the point of vaporization if you drop them in the engine compartment - all you hear is ding, clang, ding as they fall, p o o f never to be seen again.

Add a 10 and 13 mm socket to the list also.

hahaha I didn't know p o o f was offensive, I just get **** if spelling normally

 

[Ole Buck]

well, I figured out my problem and it's all because of me. I did not put the proper bolts back in when I rebuilt the motor. According to the Dodge parts diagram I was supposed to use a stud (dodge 06035606) in the bottom hole, and I didn't. I should have it in my shop but if not, I have one on the way. Thats why it would tighten (snug) up but eventually works its way out. Hopefully when I put the proper stud back in, she will tighten up correctly and my "stripped out" theory will be all wrong.

 

[pacofortacos]

Don't be afraid to use some blue (low to medium strength) loctite on the stud threads and even the nut.

I am not a fan of the red permanent/high strength on many parts, but the blue low strength is used a lot.

 

[Rlaf75]

So are the actual threads stripped out or does the bolt keep backing out?

 

[Marshall]

well, I figured out my problem and it's all because of me. I did not put the proper bolts back in when I rebuilt the motor. According to the Dodge parts diagram I was supposed to use a stud (dodge 06035606) in the bottom hole, and I didn't. I should have it in my shop but if not, I have one on the way. Thats why it would tighten (snug) up but eventually works its way out. Hopefully when I put the proper stud back in, she will tighten up correctly and my "stripped out" theory will be all wrong.

That why you put the bolts or studs with the starter when pulling stuff apart.
Know of case where all the bolts from a rear end bearing on a tractor ( 100.oo) in parts , ended up costing 8000.oo because all the bolts where tossed in a pail, than wrong one, longer cracked the rear end cast when that was tighten down That was parts cost, no labour (4 days)

 

[bcbouy]

1/2" SAE wrench
#10 metric wrench
5.5 allen wrench


all seem to have wings

i lose 10 mm sockets so much i bought a dozen off amazon.anyone with a side by side/atv knows exactly what i'm talking about.

 

[Ole Buck]

So are the actual threads stripped out or does the bolt keep backing out?

stripped. the bolt would push all the way through and pull back out with any resistance. Its fixed now. Heli core to the rescue.

 

[Hardracer]

1/2" SAE wrench
#10 metric wrench
5.5 allen wrench


all seem to have wings

i lose 10 mm sockets so much i bought a dozen off amazon.anyone with a side by side/atv knows exactly what i'm talking about.

Those pesky little 10mm sockets have legs around my garage too....and the wife isnt any better when it comes to my wrenches up on the wall for her household endeavors...
Im always yellin"wheres the 1/2 ,3/8 wrench?"