[MDairheads] Exhaust Port Thread Question

[Mike Cecchini]

Thread file works wonders......it moves metal back to where it belongs vs 
removing metal as a die does.

I damaged my exhaust threads so bad I was sure they needed to be cut off and 
remachined.

Called my buddy Ted Porter (The Beemer Shop) and he reminded me about thread 
files.

20 mins later I had 90% of the thread in excellent shape......right on the 
bike.....nothing else.  Done.

Use lots of Nickel based anti-seize......lots......and work the exhaust nut ALL 
the way on before you put the pipe on......then go back and forth ......back and 
forth to get the anti-seize well worked into the threads.  Wipe off the excess 
and install the exhaust.

Also use anti-seize on all slip-fits and nuts and bolts.  Everything gets 
anti-seize.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Singer

I would try repairing with a thread file first, before taking a die to it. Be 
patient, slow and steady does win some races. Then if all else fails pay 
someone.
Good luck