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Old September 23rd 06, 06:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Thread chaser for oil screen housing?


"Scott" wrote in message .. .
: Looks like my threads are hosed up where the oil screen screws in on the
: back case of my (Continental) A-65. Heard it mentioned on a Swift
: bulletin board that there is such a thing as a thread chaser to (I
: assume) re-work the threads a bit and/or to clean them out to prevent
: damage to the brass threads on the screen. Where would a guy find one
: of these beasties? It's pretty big, ya know...something like an inch
: and a half or maybe even bigger...
:
: I grounded until I can get that fixed!! I don't relish the thought of
: removing the engine and then taking off the back case for re-work or
: replacement (they are probably scarce as hen's teeth)...
:
: Scott
: Corben Junior Ace


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