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Old 07-01-2013, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by greazzer View Post
Well, I totally chickened out because the pistons in the pump looked a little too close for me. I drilled them out and re-tapped 9mm x 1.25, which took out very, very little aluminum.

Any ideas on whether the torque will remain the same, e.g., 24-27 ft pounds. That is, with new bolts which are 9mmx1.25x40mm?
This was going to be my recommendation. Good job!

I'd use the rated torque, or less and loctite. The alum threads are the limiting factor, not the bolts.
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