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Date:         Sun, 28 Nov 2004 20:53:02 EST
Reply-To:     THX0001@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Broken exhaust  studs *CORRECTION*
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In a message dated 11/28/04 4:54:17 AM, THX0001 writes:


<< In a pinch, there may be sufficient length in the deeper, partially
tapped/untapped portion of the original tapping to complete the tapping with a plug
tap and thereby provide enough threads for a bolt up.  The rule of thumb is
that a tapped thread length of one and one half times the fastener diameter will
provide sufficient pull out resistance to the maximum torque rating of that
fastener. >>


As hard as it is to believe, I made a mistake in the above paragraph.  The
phrase "plug tap" should read "BLIND tap".


George
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