stripped out x valve

[keiko_819]

so ive got an x valve that i somehow stripped out the treads to the feild strip screw...anyways, i also have a few extra am/mm valves, just wondering if anyone knew if i could use a am/mm valve front with the x valve back...just a thought?

[vf-xx]

so ive got an x valve that i somehow stripped out the treads to the feild strip screw...anyways, i also have a few extra am/mm valves, just wondering if anyone knew if i could use a am/mm valve front with the x valve back...just a thought?

I"m pretty sure that's a no.

I'm very curious to know how you stripped out the threads.

[keiko_819]

i guess i just dont know my own strength , or i might have crosstreaded it somehow and the rest is history...too bad they dont sell replacement fronts but the valve has a place near and dear to my heart, it's the first x valve ive owned

[Ando]

You can helo coil it.

[renie]

just helicoil it mate it will be stronger than the original thread too 10/32 if i remember correct

[athomas]

Yes, there's, all kinds of fixes. You can also fill with JB weld or similar metal filler, and then drill and retap.

Heli coil is probably the easiest, and the hole is already centered properly.

[maniacmechanic]

You can helo coil it.

Allways thinkin about work ??

[keiko_819]

thanks for the suggestions, can i find a helo coil kit a local harware stores?

[maniacmechanic]

thanks for the suggestions, can i find a helo coil kit a local harware stores?

Just about any ACE or NAPA will have them ( Heli-Coil )

[keiko_819]

This is one of the few reasons I <3 OA...thanks guys, and gals