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Old 02-01-2014, 09:28 PM
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I've had the same problem. Someone had installed a helicoil at an angle, probably with a hand drill. WAY crooked. Time serts were too small. We used a 11/16 bottoming tap and installed a piece of 11/16 threaded rod, then drilled & tapped the rod. Holds 45# easily. Good luck.
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