I had a spark plug come popping out of a cylinder at 60mph a few weeks ago. Threads weren't in great shape and they finally gave out. I went to a local guy who works on old Triumphs and had him do the repair. I'm still fairly new to bikes so I wasn't feeling confident enough to attempt this myself. I'm really digging the bike, it's my first old Triumph, a 64 TR6.
Hi Neil :-) my bike has been running pretty sweet I haven't had much spannering to do. I've only dropped the oil since the rebuild apart from that just rode!
l used helicoils on my '71 except l l took the head off back in the 80's, l staked the bottom of the heli's so that when u have to change the plugs u don't take the heli's out at the same time u take out the plug..sometimes they stick together on tightening the plugs..never have had problems changing plugs up to today
Hi Carl :-) I have used Heli coils before and had the problem of them coming out with the plug. I have never had that problem with a time-sert and for me they are a lot better repair.
I agree with you lunmad, Time Sert are a better solution than Helicoil, especially for plug threads. Been using this type of thread repair for years. I've never checked to see if unc/unf Time Sert kits are available; I imagine not. Another great video, thanks.
That is one expensive repair kit, it's listed on Amazon.ca for $1,003.11 part number 4412E. It is a nice set if you own a repair shop. Thank you for the tutorial it's very informative as usual.
Hi Ron :-) I knew they where a dear do but got a shock when I saw that price, I'm so glad I was able to borrow one. They do a superb job thought, if a lot of repairs are done well worth the money but for two!! I wonder if there is any place that would hire one?
wow I've never seen that tool before. Can you write here what it's called, I can't quite understand you on that one :P How the hell did you even get home on that one with the plug still in the hole?
Hi Diesel :-) wait till you see the head off! I know they say you can do it with the head on, would I now not on your Nelly that should give you a clue to what I found.
particles will be blown out through the exhaust..grease helps to capture cut shavings...glad l came across this kit more than 20 years ago and engine still running
Hi Carl :-) I would like to think the bits would blow out but there's no guarantee. For the amount of time it takes to whip the head off better safe than sorry. It is a great thread repair system.
I had a spark plug come popping out of a cylinder at 60mph a few weeks ago. Threads weren't in great shape and they finally gave out. I went to a local guy who works on old Triumphs and had him do the repair. I'm still fairly new to bikes so I wasn't feeling confident enough to attempt this myself. I'm really digging the bike, it's my first old Triumph, a 64 TR6.
Ay Up John, nice to see you back with the spanners :)
Hi Neil :-) my bike has been running pretty sweet I haven't had much spannering to do. I've only dropped the oil since the rebuild
apart from that just rode!
Brilliant!
Very nice repair.
Hi Ed :-)
thank you the job went swimmingly!
l used helicoils on my '71 except l l took the head off back in the 80's, l staked the bottom of the heli's so that when u have to change the plugs u don't take the heli's out at the same time u take out the plug..sometimes they stick together on tightening the plugs..never have had problems changing plugs up to today
Hi Carl :-) I have used Heli coils before and had the problem of them coming out with the plug. I have never had that problem with a time-sert and for me they are a lot better repair.
I agree with you lunmad, Time Sert are a better solution than Helicoil, especially for plug threads. Been using this type of thread repair for years. I've never checked to see if unc/unf Time Sert kits are available; I imagine not.
Another great video, thanks.
Hi Moto :-)
Great piece of kit, I tried getting a smaller unc set for my casing without success, I ended up getting a helicoil type kit.
Bonjour.Well done, nice video.Yours Doug.
Hi Douglas :-) merci, cheers
regards
John
That is one expensive repair kit, it's listed on Amazon.ca for $1,003.11 part number 4412E. It is a nice set if you own a repair shop. Thank you for the tutorial it's very informative as usual.
Hi Ron :-)
I knew they where a dear do but got a shock when I saw that price, I'm so glad I was able to borrow one. They do a superb job thought, if a lot of repairs are done well worth the money but for two!! I wonder if there is any place that would hire one?
spark plug thread insert kit listed for $25 on amazon....not $1003.11 did mine back in 2001 for bout $9.95 and motor still running
I quoted the kit that is being used on the video. Yes there are others for around $25.00 but not the same kit. Look up the part number supplied.
Better than new.😉
only way it'd be better is if you had a brass or steel slug put in and thread that.. these are definitely cool though.
Hi Darlene :-)
I was pleased with the result, and even more pleased I had a mate with the tool I could borrow.
Hi Otis :-)
although the inserts look like copper they are very hard, they may be some form of copper alloy or plated steel.
wow I've never seen that tool before. Can you write here what it's called, I can't quite understand you on that one :P How the hell did you even get home on that one with the plug still in the hole?
OtisENGINEuity it's called a " time sert "
Thanks Al :-)
that's exactly what it is.
Neat job
Thanks Triple :-)
Hello John
Yes , timesert is the best . Helicoil is nice but not so good as timesert .Unfortunately expensive
Greets Uli
Hi :-) Uli
I fully agree, it is a shame the cost can be quite prohibitive.
I would _not_ trust myself doing that with the head still on. My luck would be a pile of swarf on the piston.
Hi Diesel :-)
wait till you see the head off! I know they say you can do it with the head on, would I now not on your Nelly that should give you a clue to what I found.
particles will be blown out through the exhaust..grease helps to capture cut shavings...glad l came across this kit more than 20 years ago and engine still running
Hi Carl :-)
I would like to think the bits would blow out but there's no guarantee. For the amount of time it takes to whip the head off better safe than sorry. It is a great thread repair system.