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Trying to Find an Allusive M16x2.0 Tap

Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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I havent been able to find one that is long enough to tap the crank. All the ones Ive found are just a little over 3" long, I figure I need something close to 5".
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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found it
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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If that doesnt work try your local chevy dealer or thye snap on guy that sells them tools, they will have one.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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not for 18 bucks they wont...haha. im thinking about buying one of the ones that i listed just to have.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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Thanks for finding that link, ended up being 26 bucks after shipping but I figure it'll be one of those good things to have in the tool box for future projects too
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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someone else got a link to this? my bolt cross threaded so i need to re tap it.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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whatcha gotta tap the crank for?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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the bolt is cross threaded in the crank and wont come out. i have to get it out and then re tap the crank i would assume.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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after reading this i feel a little better about the situation that maybe its fixable.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-i-done-2.html

also found this.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#taps/=7mugbc
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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bought this one. lets hope its the right thing
Metric High-Speed Steel Hand Tap Plug, 16 X 2mm, D7 Pitch Dia, 4 Flute
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