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Blind Holes and Thread Repair: Applications in the Automotive Industry
WiseAuto Tools Summary: A blind hole is a type of hole that does not go all the way through a material, but instead, it has a bottom or "blind" end. This means that the hole does not exit out the other side of the material but rather terminates at a specific depth. Blind holes are commonly used in manufacturing processes for a variety of purposes, such as creating a cavity for a screw or bolt to be inserted into, or for creating a recess for a nut or other fastener to be installed. They can also
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16th Apr 2023
Important! Updated Torque Spec for Ford 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 spark plugs
WiseAutoTools.com Summary: Prevent future spark plug blowouts in your Ford Triton engine with one of our spark plug thread repair kits. The Calvan 38900-8 kit is praised for its ease of use and effectiveness, while Helicoil inserts may not provide a permanent fix. The TIME-SERT 5600 kit is ideal for larger repairs and has been used successfully even when a Calvan repair failed. Follow proper installation procedures and the updated torque spec of 20-22 ft pounds to keep your engine
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3rd Apr 2023
Calvan 38900 Contents
WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: The Calvan 38900 Ford spark plug thread repair kit has the tools needed to repair many 1996 and up SOHC 2-Valve 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 Liter Ford engines. We identify all the components that make up this spark plug thread repair kit. This kit is used as a first time repair or for a second time repair when a different brand insert like Helicoil Save-A-Thread has failed. The thickness of the insert along with the large lip makes sealing up oversized holes possible, espe
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7th Sep 2018