68 Z28 alternator

firez · #1 03-01-2010, 08:50 PM

I was a little to strong and stripped the threads out on my 68 Z alt.adjusting tang. Whats the best way to fix this so I can retain my original alternator. Thanks

**Ls6 Ragtop** · #2 03-01-2010, 09:29 PM

You have 2 options. 1st and easiest way is to insert a Heli-Coil thread repair. Very strong and if done properly, hard to detect.
2nd option is to tig weld up the hole and retap. This is a lot tougher as these alternator cases are very porous castings. Again if done properly undetectable.
Hope this helps, Chris

firez · #3 03-01-2010, 10:19 PM

Thanks Chris I will try heli-coil. I am just wanting to be able to keep the original alt. with the car as it is original. Thanks