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Old 04-11-2012, 07:57 PM   #4
bobj49f2
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Default Re: Cleaning threaded block holes

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Originally Posted by 4tford View Post
Do not use a tap. They re-cut the thread and take out more material making the bolt/stud loose. Blow the hole out with air and use a used bolt.
Too late, I already ran the tap through. I only had one hole that gave me a lot of trouble and that's one I broke the bolt in. I had to drill and retap that hole. The rest the tape ran through without a problem.
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