Halp Loctite Form-a-Thread

Mr. Asa said:
You are putting it in without the bracket for that extra length? Possible issue right there. The bracket locates it in relation to the other bolt and the clutch fork. Don't do that and you might easily cock it.

Also, pretty easy to check how many extra threads you might get on it.
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Nah, just wouldn't have it on while forming the threads. Why would I make threads if I wasn't going to use them?
 
You are misunderstanding something.
A) make a pseudo-bracket to keep the exact alignment of the bracket when you form the threads.
B) use the bracket and a longer bolt to form the threads.
 
Mr. Asa said:
You are misunderstanding something.
A) make a pseudo-bracket to keep the exact alignment of the bracket when you form the threads.
B) use the bracket and a longer bolt to form the threads.
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The bracket is like 1/2" thick, so I'm using the extra threads with it off for alignment. That way I won't bottom out the bolt with epoxy either. I don't have a shop to do that fab shit at.
 
Mr. Asa said:
:waw:
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Anything I could fab up with what I have available would have similar if not greater error. It's a fucking stock 1.6L Miata clutch and the cylinder is tiny as hell. It's a $20 "AutoZone special" cylinder and if it needs replaced eventually then fine and I'll "do it right" with OEM parts and all.
 
DerHoggz said:
According to someone on the Internet, he's seen fine operating clutches with only one bolt, I don't think this will ever encounter the forces necessary to break it.
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If the clutch slave cylinder is fine held in place with 1 bolt, wouldn't you think Mazda would have held it in with only one bolt to begin with? ;)
 
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DerHoggz said:
Anything I could fab up with what I have available would have similar if not greater error. It's a fucking stock 1.6L Miata clutch and the cylinder is tiny as hell. It's a $20 "AutoZone special" cylinder and if it needs replaced eventually then fine and I'll "do it right" with OEM parts and all.
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I looked at NA Miata clutch slaves on the internet and am declaring that you're just a lazy fucker if you "can't" get a tap and helicoil in there.
 
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Mr. Asa said:
So don't fab anything. You can't go spend $0.30 on a longer bolt?
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And have minimum thread engagement? Why not both?

gee said:
If the clutch slave cylinder is fine held in place with 1 bolt, wouldn't you think Mazda would have held it in with only one bolt to begin with? ;)
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Not my plan.

Jehannum said:
I looked at NA Miata clutch slaves on the internet and am declaring that you're just a lazy fucker if you "can't" get a tap and helicoil in there.
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There's a subframe directly in line with the hole, only 2-3" of clearance
 
Jehannum said:
Looks to me like you unbolt the PS motor mount, possibly the transmission mount, and jack the fucker up.
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That space probably isn't big enough to fit or spin a tap.

This is where the cylinder hides:
wheel_well.jpg
 
DerHoggz said:
And have minimum thread engagement? Why not both?


Not my plan.


There's a subframe directly in line with the hole, only 2-3" of clearance
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Holy shit.

Buy.
A.
Longer.
Bolt.

Use.
Longer.
Bolt.
And.
Bracket.
To.
Form.
Threads.

No minimum thread engagement to worry about because there is no stress at that time.
Let it cure, remove lower bolt and replace with stock.

Or don't.
 
Mr. Asa said:
Holy shit.

Buy.
A.
Longer.
Bolt.

Use.
Longer.
Bolt.
And.
Bracket.
To.
Form.
Threads.

No minimum thread engagement to worry about because there is no stress at that time.
Let it cure, remove lower bolt and replace with stock.

Or don't.
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Lol that was the plan, think we've been talking past each other.
 
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