So like a dummy I over torqued the dipstick and stripped out my thread, had a marine mechanic (who has experience in this repair) install a helicoil. I was getting ready to pressure test it today and noticed my top cap had a little bit of rock to it before tightening the bolts. Upon further inspection, it looks like the helicoil has sticks out about 1mm or so as I can catch my finger nail on it. Questions;
1) Is there any clearance between top of the nut on the upper drive shaft and the dipstick hole on the inside of the top cap?
2) Is a little rocking off the top cap normal before it's tightened down?
Thanks all
1) Is there any clearance between top of the nut on the upper drive shaft and the dipstick hole on the inside of the top cap?
2) Is a little rocking off the top cap normal before it's tightened down?
Thanks all