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Stripped out stand off in nose cone.

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Hi guys, whats the easiest fix for a stripped out ignition module stand off?
    It's actually the hole in the nosecone of my 1970 shovelhead that is stripped out. Should I try to heli coli it or are there stand offs that have a bigger screw head on them so I can drill it out and tap it in a bigger thread size. Or do I need to replace the whole nosecone?
    Just so you know I DIDNT STRIP IT OUT! Not this time anyway. Haha. I actually did do this before. But somebody else did it this time.
    It seems like a common problem b/c the screw head is only about 1/8" diameter and it's twice now that I have experienced this problem so maybe one of you guys has an easy fix for this.
    Thanks guys!
    Tommyc, Jun 19, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    is it an empty hole?? if so, i would just tap it out to the next size bigger.........
    chucktx, Jun 20, 2011
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    Yes, it's empty. Are stand-offs available in larger diameter sizes than the standard? If so from where?
    Tommyc, Jun 20, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    are these standoffs the ones that hold the pointcover on with two screws???? one at 6oclock and one at 12oclock??
    chucktx, Jun 20, 2011
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    Yes sir. Actually they are 3 and 9 o'clock.... why?? Am I fck'd?
    Larger dia stand offs would work if they are available.
    Tommyc, Jun 20, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    what end is stripped....where the point cover attaches?? or where the stand attaches to the point plate?
    chucktx, Jun 20, 2011
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    Stand in thru point plate. Actuallt it's the hole in the cam cover that is stripped out.
    Tommyc, Jun 20, 2011
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    ok, i reread......the stand, which is one of the locking bolts for the cam plate. stripped out of the hole in the nose cone...........
    chucktx, Jun 20, 2011
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    umm.. yea.
    Tommyc, Jun 20, 2011
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    get a piece of all thread the next size bigger, and long enough to stick out past the nose cone, tap the hole to fit it. use nuts that fit the all thread to lock the plate. use chrome acorn nuts to hold the outer plate on. this will mean that you need to tap the other stand where the screw screws in to the same as the all thread, so you can have matching acorns. a long threaded bolt will work also,,,,,just need to cut the head off.......
    chucktx, Jun 20, 2011
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    Yes!!!!!!!!!
    You rock!!!!
    Thanks!!!!!
    I will do just that!!
    I will post a pic for all to enjoy.
    Thanks.
    Tommyc, Jun 20, 2011
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    Better yet, I drilled out the hole in the nosecone and tapped for 10-24 threaded rod. I found a coupler that is the same length as the stand-off. I will cut the threaded rod the proper length, them use the coupler with a lockwasher to lock down the timing plate and then the cam cover screw will attahed to the coupler. It is a larger 10-24 screw tho so I will have to enlarge the holes in the timing plate and the cam cover. The fix shouldn't even be noticable from outside when finished.
    Thanks Chuck!
    Tommyc, Jun 22, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    excellent!!!!!!!!! pics!! lol
    chucktx, Jun 24, 2011
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    I should have it complete this weekend. It's hard to find time with 3 kids.
    Tommyc, Jun 24, 2011
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