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rhphotord · 03-18-2019, 05:27 PM

Open for discussion/comment:
Found out one of the mounting bolts on my fuel pump stand are stripped. Not much luck so far finding a new stand so far. So thinking a "Heli-Coil" might suffice. Opinions?

jimvette59 · 03-18-2019, 05:31 PM

The Heli-coil works fine. Do it.

Ronnie · 03-18-2019, 06:52 PM

Take the stand to a local machine shop and they will have the stuff in stock.

R

Mac VP · 03-18-2019, 07:17 PM

We’ve repaired a few with the helicoil method.....should work fine for you. Before you invest in the thread repair, check the base for flatness. They’re often warped and rough.

Tinker · 03-18-2019, 08:22 PM

I was going to mention about the flatness, but Mac VP mentioned it. I had one you could slide a dime under it laying flat.

Depending on yr. When installing. It's gasket, then baffle, then pump. If you do baffle then gasket you can bend the ears.

rhphotord · 03-21-2019, 11:56 AM

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Heli-Coil it is!

FlatheadTed · 03-21-2019, 03:15 PM

As another option, You may also be able to drill deeper and tap a longer thread and use a longer bolt ,

D. Jones · 03-23-2019, 09:49 AM

Had the same problem so I drilled the old threads out and tapped the hole to a larger size maybe 1/4", I don't remember for sure, then made a inside- outside threaded bushing from a steel bolt and threaded it in held by locktite. Works great and not much danger of stripping it out as the steel is tougher than the original casting.

FlatheadTed · 03-23-2019, 03:32 PM

Good suggestion Mr Jones ,

deuce_roadster · 03-23-2019, 10:27 PM

Are good FP stands that hard to find now days? I must have 8 or 10 of them most35 - 40s, different years.32 replacement (stock ones bolted directly to the manifold), 33 and 34 are probably harder to find though.

B-O-B · 03-25-2019, 12:14 PM

I would try JB Weld first.

34FordFabricator · 03-25-2019, 01:15 PM

I worked as a machinist in a engine rebuild shop for many years and Time-Serts were used to fix cylinder heads, and motor blocks when the internal threads were stripped. That is what is considered to be the professional way to make a repair.
Bill Monzo

03-18-2019, 05:27 PM	#1
rhphotord Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Salem, Wi. Posts: 281	Fuel pump stand stripped threads Open for discussion/comment: Found out one of the mounting bolts on my fuel pump stand are stripped. Not much luck so far finding a new stand so far. So thinking a "Heli-Coil" might suffice. Opinions?

03-18-2019, 05:31 PM	#2
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,330	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads The Heli-coil works fine. Do it.

03-18-2019, 06:52 PM	#3
Ronnie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Where it snows Posts: 2,058	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads Take the stand to a local machine shop and they will have the stuff in stock. R

03-18-2019, 07:17 PM	#4
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads We’ve repaired a few with the helicoil method.....should work fine for you. Before you invest in the thread repair, check the base for flatness. They’re often warped and rough. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

03-18-2019, 08:22 PM	#5
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads I was going to mention about the flatness, but Mac VP mentioned it. I had one you could slide a dime under it laying flat. Depending on yr. When installing. It's gasket, then baffle, then pump. If you do baffle then gasket you can bend the ears.

03-21-2019, 11:56 AM	#6
rhphotord Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Salem, Wi. Posts: 281	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Heli-Coil it is!

03-21-2019, 03:15 PM	#7
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads As another option, You may also be able to drill deeper and tap a longer thread and use a longer bolt , __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

03-23-2019, 09:49 AM	#8
D. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 514	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads Had the same problem so I drilled the old threads out and tapped the hole to a larger size maybe 1/4", I don't remember for sure, then made a inside- outside threaded bushing from a steel bolt and threaded it in held by locktite. Works great and not much danger of stripping it out as the steel is tougher than the original casting.

03-23-2019, 03:32 PM	#9
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads Good suggestion Mr Jones , __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

03-23-2019, 10:27 PM	#10
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads Are good FP stands that hard to find now days? I must have 8 or 10 of them most35 - 40s, different years.32 replacement (stock ones bolted directly to the manifold), 33 and 34 are probably harder to find though.

03-25-2019, 12:14 PM	#11
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads I would try JB Weld first.

03-25-2019, 01:15 PM	#12
34FordFabricator Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Broomall PA 19008 Posts: 2,262	Re: Fuel pump stand stripped threads I worked as a machinist in a engine rebuild shop for many years and Time-Serts were used to fix cylinder heads, and motor blocks when the internal threads were stripped. That is what is considered to be the professional way to make a repair. Bill Monzo