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Old 02-16-2021, 10:21 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by bobkatfly View Post
Thanks Maxum. I like the insert over the helicoil. Just one thing though. The insert has a flange stop to limit the thread engagement. The o-ring seal on the plug is a face seal so it would compress on the flange.

It seems the counterbore tool in the kit creates a counterbore that the flange sits in so if you control the bore depth you can get the flange to sit flush with the housing. Sound right?
Just watch this - goes through the entire process to install.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anjDQJtWFc8

There is a special tool used to create the countersink the flange sits in. These are really easy to install.
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