Pulled Threads

[S/C4095]

Went to put in my oil pressure sending unit and I could screw it in quite easily. When I tightened it it must have pulled the threads in the engine. I can still screw it in but it seams to bottom out on the large part of the sending unit. You can see the worn threads in the case. Any Ideas

[Greaph]

Helicoil?

Not sure if it's still made (likely so), but I've used them many times on stripped/damaged threads on engines.

Should be able to find it at any auto parts store.

[David O']

No, on the heli coil.....those are pipe threads! If you get a 1/8 pipe thread fitting, (short copper tube) you can put another double female fitting on that and screw the oil pressure switch on to that.