I messed up I need some help

[dreadhed]

I was pulling the flywheel off a 350x with a 2 arm gear puller, like I have on other ATCs. The center bolt of the puller stipped out the begining threads on the crank. I need to know if I can just use a helicoil on it, & what thread size is it. If I can use a helicoil do I have take the crank out of the case?

I hate when I do dumb stuff.:crazy:

[3leggeddog]

find the type of thread and use a chaser to clean them up,or are they wasted?

[dreadhed]

No just the beginning of the threads is messed up. By chaser do you mean just use a tap to go down the threads to clean them up? How do I make sure I get it started right? I have taped threads, but not chased them. I appericate your help.

[kando]

A chaser ? Just use a die on the crank to clean up the threads, make sure it is right thread, metric and fine or coase thread and you should be all right.

[Somekindofjerk]

You can get the right tap from your honda dealer if you dont have it for a decent price. Some of the ATC's like the 250sx requir special taps and dies.

[dreadhed]

Just tell them I need a die for the crank on the left side? Is it's not special then I should have one. If I haven't lost it. I have lost a lot of taps.

[the 80s rule]

If your starting thread is gone it might be hard to get a die to take a path that lines up with the good threads left . It might be best to use a thread file it will correct the end and not damage any other theads. I have a Snap-on not sure who else makes 'em. Link to pics; of said file http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1149&store=snapon-store
JIM

[dreadhed]

Right on that is what i was worried about. How to make sure I got it started right. How do those files work? I don't suppose you know which one I need do you. I have the bolt so I know I can measure the threads on it, but I am still not sure which file to get. Thanks for the help.
Gabe