Hello,
A helicoil insert in the pivot housing was either damaged or I damaged when removing the shoulder screw. The insert is find no. 78 and the shoulder screw is find no. 26 is the attached parts diagram. The threads in the pivot housing look ok. I purchased the OEM replacement insert (pn 3852698).
http://www.crowleymarine.com/brp_parts/diagrams/31245.cfm
Can I install the new insert with a long set of needle nose pliers or do I need to buy the installation tool? I'm concerned about not being able to get the insert threaded in all the way or worse damaging the pivot housing threads.
My boat mechanic noted I should use loctite, however, I do not find directions to use loctite in web based helicoil insert systems catalogues or technical publications.
Recommendations please![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
A helicoil insert in the pivot housing was either damaged or I damaged when removing the shoulder screw. The insert is find no. 78 and the shoulder screw is find no. 26 is the attached parts diagram. The threads in the pivot housing look ok. I purchased the OEM replacement insert (pn 3852698).
http://www.crowleymarine.com/brp_parts/diagrams/31245.cfm
Can I install the new insert with a long set of needle nose pliers or do I need to buy the installation tool? I'm concerned about not being able to get the insert threaded in all the way or worse damaging the pivot housing threads.
My boat mechanic noted I should use loctite, however, I do not find directions to use loctite in web based helicoil insert systems catalogues or technical publications.
Recommendations please