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coldsummer · #1 PostAuthor: **coldsummer** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:25 pm

Just a quickie. I've now got most of the bits back for my 650 rebuild which have been nicely powder coated, chromed, zinc'd. All the threads on the various parts, nuts, bolts etc have either been blasted or plated and are all virginal. I remember buying some bolts from Tigafi who recommended applying a little grease to the bare metal before assembly. What do you guys reckon? Is it worth lightly greasing the threads, in particular parts of the frame which have been blasted prior to coating as the surface is slightly rough? Any other ideas?

Here's a piccy anyway

Padders · #2 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:37 pm

I always apply a small smear of copper grease on the threads Simon. also as a precaution I run all the threads through with a tap to clear any contamination.

Looks great and looks like you will have a busy bank holiday.

coldsummer · #3 PostAuthor: **coldsummer** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:53 pm

Padders wrote:I always apply a small smear of copper grease on the threads Simon. also as a precaution I run all the threads through with a tap to clear any contamination.

Looks great and looks like you will have a busy bank holiday.

Seems like the most sensible option Ian. As for the Bank Holiday weekend, well I've drawn the short straw yet again. Sue is taking the kids down to a cottage in Devon whilst I have to stay at home and 'look after the dogs'. Oh well, I'm sure I'll find something to do with myself :sou

#4 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:55 pm

Yep, as Padders says..............

May take a ride over this weekend to have a look at all that shiney stuff....... If you're around of course. :fou

coldsummer · #5 PostAuthor: **coldsummer** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:01 pm

Ginger Bear wrote:Yep, as Padders says..............

May take a ride over this weekend to have a look at all that shiney stuff....... If you're around of course.

You would be very welcome Steve, I'm pretty sure I'll be in unless I have to pop out and replenish essential supplies.

Padders · #6 PostAuthor: **Padders** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:15 pm

I will expect to see some updated photo's come the end of the weekend Simon!!!

No pressure :lol:

coldsummer · #7 PostAuthor: **coldsummer** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:18 pm

Padders wrote:I will expect to see some updated photo's come the end of the weekend Simon!!!

No pressure

My name's not Keith :!:

I prefer the more 'relaxed' approach to these restoration projects with plenty of rest breaks

#8 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:22 pm

Don't worry Padders............... I'll get some pics :snap

tlc · #9 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:29 pm

Rather than a tap get yourself a thread cleaner.

Snap on do `em for a reasonable price.

#10 PostAuthor: **paul doran** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:17 pm

tailiftchris wrote:Rather than a tap get yourself a thread cleaner.

Snap on do `em for a reasonable price.

Chris remember the last time someone told Him about snap stuff He went on a spending spree :lol:

tlc · #11 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:19 pm

They are reasonably priced. Are you suggesting a Snap-On van is like a sweet shop to our Simon :roll:

#12 PostAuthor: **paul doran** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:21 pm

err! Yes

coldsummer · #13 PostAuthor: **coldsummer** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:20 pm

I remember that too. In fact, that snap-on impact wrench is one of the best tools I've ever bought (along with the blind bearing puller), it'll undo anything. However, in these austere times I think it's more likely to be a 'Tool zone' product than snap-on :cry:

#14 PostAuthor: **KeithZ1R** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:23 pm

Foget the thread cleaner just get the correct size bolt and run your dremel wiv a cutting disk in it down the threads at 120 deg apart cheaper and much more satisfying

you have got a dremel Simon :?:

coldsummer · #15 PostAuthor: **coldsummer** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:46 pm

KeithZ1R wrote:Foget the thread cleaner just get the correct size bolt and run your dremel wiv a cutting disk in it down the threads at 120 deg apart cheaper and much more satisfying you have got a dremel Simon

I was thinking of that option Keith. Oh yes, I do have a Dremel, annoying little tools but dead handy.

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