hey guys

anyone have a 12mmx1.25 tap i could borrow? hopefully there is someone in so cal but if not, i will pay shipping both ways

its an expensive tap and cant imagine ever needing this size again

thanks

Got one, PM me, Bo

expensive? lat time i looked it was like 25 bucks or so :D
Shane

it is like 7 bucks from napa, or sears. I have one. and 12 x1.50

I think the 12 x 1.5 is common , but the 12 x 1.25 is not so easy and cheap. I got one from Ace hardware . Check the website.

mcmaster.com keyword "tap" select metric 12mm x1.25 and they have several under $16

Thanks for the reply guys.

Bo just brought his nice Snap-On set over and we chased it down. Bolt threads in like a champ, but once i try to really tighten it is completely strips the threads from the bolt.

The other five threaded in/worked fine and i tightened them without problems. Why is this last one being such a PITA!!

All the bolts i have are Napa 8.8 Grade bolts. Arent these the same as Grade 8?

Any ideas?

Thanks

P.S. Thanks Bo!!!

Thanks for the reply guys.

Bo just brought his nice Snap-On set over and we chased it down. Bolt threads in like a champ, but once i try to really tighten it is completely strips the threads from the bolt.

The other five threaded in/worked fine and i tightened them without problems. Why is this last one being such a PITA!!

All the bolts i have are Napa 8.8 Grade bolts. Arent these the same as Grade 8?

Any ideas?

Thanks

P.S. Thanks Bo!!!
I think the 10.9 ish are near grade 8. chase the threads again, and trya different bolt. what length bolt are you using? short long semi long. pickups use the same bolts for bellhousings, crossmembers, and some ifs parts.

I think the 10.9 ish are near grade 8. chase the threads again, and trya different bolt. what length bolt are you using? short long semi long. pickups use the same bolts for bellhousings, crossmembers, and some ifs parts.

ah, what are 8.8 bolts?

i am using a bolt that is plenty long so thats not the issue, the 5 others went in and snugged fine, the 6th is being a bitch!

ah, what are 8.8 bolts?

i am using a bolt that is plenty long so thats not the issue, the 5 others went in and snugged fine, the 6th is being a bitch!


Plenty long, but is it to long?

Plenty long, but is it to long?

no, the frame is open, nothing to hit

no, the frame is open, nothing to hit


Then I would try runing the tap in there again. If you dont have the tap still you could take a spare bolt and file a v grove in it then thread it in sometimes that can clear up small burs.

Pretty sure the problem is Junk India Bolts from Napa, got some on the way from McMastercarr, i will post up when they get here.

Thanks to all!

don't be a retard and go buy one! :)

when are you and brett gonna go wheeling with me?

got runs planned with my club on the 16/23rd of sept and also op desert fun on the 14 of oct. Let me know if you want to come out. checked out your site, your truck looks awesome!! done a lot of work on it I see, good job.

Noah

don't be a retard and go buy one! :)

Nah

when are you and brett gonna go wheeling with me?

Now that i got my rear bumper on and am fully armored up, i am down whenever! Shoot me an email. Here is a pic of my bumper (note the 45 for sale in the background) :D
http://www.yankeetoys.org/mangler/sleebumper2.jpg



got runs planned with my club on the 16/23rd of sept and also op desert fun on the 14 of oct. Let me know if you want to come out. checked out your site, your truck looks awesome!! done a lot of work on it I see, good job.
Noah

i will be in baja sept 22-25th so that is out, oct 14th is a possibility

shoot me an email

[QUOTE=Boston Mangler]ah, what are 8.8 bolts?

[QUOTE]

Metric grade 8.8 are the same as SAE grade 5 bolts. Look here: http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/Bolt-Grade-Chart.aspx

Are you using a bottom tap, or a the tapered tap used for tapping new threads. The bottom tap has less taper and let's you get deeper into blind holes.

Bolt threads in like a champ, but once i try to really tighten it is completely strips the threads from the bolt.



Any ideas?

!!!

The short term fix is to use a SAE 1/2 inch x 20 TPI bolt until you can helicoil it. It works surprisingly well, so you could also use the SAE bolt long term if that kind of thing doesn't bug you.

Sweet how much is the 45 going for. I bet alot