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Hi got a problem with my stator. one of the holes what the stator screws on has stripped. What thread kit do I need. Could JB weld work?
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Hi got a problem with my stator. one of the holes what the stator screws on has stripped. What thread kit do I need. Could JB weld work?
F* no. JB Weld is like ingrown hair on your taint that will not go away.

you will want to use a Helicoil (or similar in your country) for repair in this area. You can buy a Helicoil "kit" that would have the drill bit, tap, and helicoil inserter. I think m4, but measure first.
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F* no. JB Weld is like ingrown hair on your taint that will not go away.

you will want to use a Helicoil (or similar in your country) for repair in this area. You can buy a Helicoil "kit" that would have the drill bit, tap, and helicoil inserter. I think m4, but measure first.
Ummm, I'd pass on the ingrown hair, even though I never had that experience. 😁

Is that a blind hole? Will he need a bottoming tap?

Might be a M5, be sure to look it up. I bought a bunch of stainless hardware and I thought it was another one of those odd Vespa sizes.
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What Greasy said on the pitch...M5x0.8
Look on the top of page 4 for my stripped stator plate screw holes Time-Sert fix... 1958 VB1 200 Wideframe scuttle bucket (Page 4)
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Does that Time-sert leave a ridge on top , not allowing the stator to fit flush ? I think a Helicoil would provide adequate strength for this application.
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Does that Time-sert leave a ridge on top , not allowing the stator to fit flush ? I think a Helicoil would provide adequate strength for this application.
Helicoil is the correct application.
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Does that Time-sert leave a ridge on top , not allowing the stator to fit flush ? I think a Helicoil would provide adequate strength for this application.
Depends on time-sert, some have tools for flush mounting. I've used them on oil drain plugs in aluminum oil pans.

In this case, the best kit maybe what can be found locally.
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Does that Time-sert leave a ridge on top , not allowing the stator to fit flush ? I think a Helicoil would provide adequate strength for this application.
All Time-sert kits come with a drill bit that countersinks the 'Sert's ridge.
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