Re: [CR] Re: Convert a right side crank to left threads for a tandem

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From: "henox" <henox@icycle.net>
To: <john@os2.dhs.org>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Re: Convert a right side crank to left threads for a tandem
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 16:10:43 -0800


Subject: Re: [CR] Re: Convert a right side crank to left threads for a tandem

henox wrote:

"Where did you get left hand helicoils in that 9/16" size???"
> adn John replied:

"ELDI made a kit with a reamer, oversize tap, and right and left hand
> inserts for pedals."

This is true, but the inserts are threaded bushings and not helicoils (which are like coiled spring wire that a helicoil tool can insert into a properly tapped hole).

So, back to my question: where do you get LH helicoils in a 9/16" size?

TIA,

Hugh Enochs very sunny La Honda after the fog burned off
>
> --
> John (john@os2.dhs.org)
> Appleton WI USA