stripped handlebar threads

[like2surf]

I have a 372xp with some stripped handlebar threads. Does anybody have any repair ideas.
Inserts etc.?
Thanks Scott

 

[7sleeper]

Helicoil.

7

 

[like2surf]

Helicoil.

7

Do they make them for plastic? I was wondering if husqvarna made a repair kit. The screws screw into the plastic part of the saw.

 

[hitechredneck]

bigger thread?

Can you drill up and tap for the next size metric or SAE inch thread and increase handle hole size?

 

[procarbine2k1]

Have you tried epoxy? You wont hurt anything by trying it, may be able to fill the void and give you enough bite to secure the screws.

 

[lone wolf]

I have a 372xp with some stripped handlebar threads. Does anybody have any repair ideas.
Inserts etc.?
Thanks Scott

If it is the part that goes into plastic then just use the next size self tapping screw and be done with it.

 

[turtle561]

husky makes a brass insert for stripped plastic threads on some of their mounts. i got one for my 350 and it worked well, 4$ though. they may have some thing for your situation.

 

[Keen]

I use .050 string trimmer line. Cut a peice and slide it into where the stripped theards are until it bottoms out. Leave just a little line sticking out. Thread in the screw and it should tighten up nicely. Use different diameter lines depending how whopped out the hole is.

 

[w8ye]

Thread insert
A damaged thread can be repaired using a thread
insert. The slotted part of the thread insert is
screwed in first, as this is the cutting part.
To repair a thread that was originally designed for a
PL5 screw: first drill out with a 6.1 mm diameter
drill bit, then screw in the thread insert using a
suitable screw and spanner.
To repair a thread that was originally designed for a
MT6 screw: first drill out with a 7.1 mm diameter
drill bit, then screw in the thread insert using a
suitable screw and spanner.
This type of thread insert is best suited for use in
plastic and magnesium, but not for repairing
threads in aluminium. In that case use a helicoil
insert with metric screw.

503 27 39-01 PL 5

503 27 40-01 MT 6

 

[blsnelling]

Handle bar bolts all go into plastic. Stick a strip of plastic in the hole and reinsert the bolt.

 

[RAMROD48]

just put a new tank on it...your husky dealer will thank you...:msp_biggrin::msp_biggrin:opcorn:

 

[Rounder]

Handle bar bolts all go into plastic. Stick a strip of plastic in the hole and reinsert the bolt.

Yep, I've just always used a suitable size length of Zip-Tie and called it good. No need to get fancy with a tank.

 

[unatool]

w8ye - I did it the same way. With nice inserts. Seemed like the fancy way to repair.

Worked great. Cost $15!

 

[SkippyKtm]

The best and most permanent way by far is Lakeside53's method. My hats off to lakeside....

Here's the LINK

 

[Excess]

I'm trying to fix my 460 Rancher handlebars, has anyone use time-sert?