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Studs and nuts work great for a lot of things, I do it quite often, especially with alum threads. Some things are not as easy to slide on the studs, though, but I think with the filter housing out of the way it should be doable.
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I've seen those slide, but they are very helpful. Gotta be careful to not damage flutes if you use them also.
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Waiting for the USP to arrive today I got up the nerve to drill the holes out with a 27/64 drill bit. It was harder then i thought but I think they will be OK. I didn't want to tap them until I could look at the inserts. The inserts arrived just before dark. One of the problems drilling out the holes was trying to get light on the subject and the angle drill in there. The inserts aren't very long so I think my holes will be deep enough. They are deeper then the inserts so the tap will have enough room to make threads deep enough for the inserts, i hope. Tomorrow I'll tape the holes out and if all goes well I'll put it all together. Wish me luck!
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From: Celaya, Gto. MX
Waiting for the USP to arrive today I got up the nerve to drill the holes out with a 27/64 drill bit. It was harder then i thought but I think they will be OK. I didn't want to tap them until I could look at the inserts. The inserts arrived just before dark. One of the problems drilling out the holes was trying to get light on the subject and the angle drill in there. The inserts aren't very long so I think my holes will be deep enough. They are deeper then the inserts so the tap will have enough room to make threads deep enough for the inserts, i hope. Tomorrow I'll tape the holes out and if all goes well I'll put it all together. Wish me luck!
What its the thread of the outside of the inserts?
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1 1/2"x 13 threads per inch tap Jose. Today I just put the tap in the hole and it seemed real tight. It might be hard to tap out, I will see, LOL. My wife is shopping for a new used pickup. I asked her what is she doing and she said that we might as well start looking. She has a lot of faith in me. 
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From: Celaya, Gto. MX
1 1/2"x 13 threads per inch tap Jose. Today I just put the tap in the hole and it seemed real tight. It might be hard to tap out, I will see, LOL. My wife is shopping for a new used pickup. I asked her what is she doing and she said that we might as well start looking. She has a lot of faith in me.
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I have to have my coffee Talyn!! It takes me half the morning to get motivated. LOL