Swordlordboy1234 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) So i got a used d3100. The negative terminal has a couple stripped threads in it (exactly where they need to be to tighten down my toolmaker terminals) Has anyone ever rethreaded these? Any suggestions on maybe raising the TM terminals higher and maybe try to use threads that are not damaged? (I guess that would mean a shorter bolt) What about something like this http://4xspower.com/shop/terminals/589/ Anyone know where i could get something like that? ^ Im just trying not to lose my ass on scraping this battery just to buy a new d3100 (which i should have done in the first place) . I got it resting 12.9 after some training. This is the couple year old d3100 with the MAX amps rainy for 3200 (not 5000).. currently m7 bolts fit in it (not the m6's like I've seen everywhere else) edit: i know there are only a few stripped threads because once i get past them it tightens down nicely. But i guess 3-4 lugs stacked or the height of my distro blocks are exactly where i am ending up. And once i try to tighten them down and fail (starts spinning).. i pull everything out and i can see 1 or 2 thread shavings at the bottom which I've cleaned up. Any thoughts or suggestions? Edited February 15, 2014 by Swordlordboy1234 Quote My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Helicoil? Ask XS if you can use a helicoil. Quote Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordlordboy1234 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 didn't know about those... Researching now.. Anyone else? btw thanks for that suggestion bro Quote My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omg_spoon Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 run a tap through it to try to clean up the threads, if it doesnt work re-tap it a size bigger. would contact xs and see if that is okay first though. Quote 98 Mustang GTSinger 3202 12" Incriminator Death Penalties1 SAZ-2500dv22 D3100,1 D34002 Crescendo CZ-65SAX-100.2Door panels by Diablo Kustomz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordlordboy1234 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 messaged nathan on here a few days ago. No reply yet. Thinking of calling the office if he doesn't reply. Anyone know the hours off hand? Assuming m-f 9-5? Quote My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Longer bolt? Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordlordboy1234 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yeah i was thinking a variation of bolt size might be worth a try. Just debating if longer or shorter is best. The threads that are gone are only like 1/4 off the bottom. Now I'm deciding if maybe a little .75 or .5 inch long bolt is able to work. Learned my "Lets buy used to save money" lesson for the 5th or 6th time now. Quote My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Lesson- inspect fully before buying Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Ah just JB weld a terminal on her bud... But seriously, helicoils are really good. If the threads are still pretty good a helicoil will hold just as strong as the original threads. I used a helicoil on my sled's primary clutch main spring cup...holds a 300lb spring @ 8600rpm. Quote Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordlordboy1234 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Lesson- inspect fully before buying Lesson - still inspect even though you are friends with the person. Ah just JB weld a terminal on her bud... But seriously, helicoils are really good. If the threads are still pretty good a helicoil will hold just as strong as the original threads. I used a helicoil on my sled's primary clutch main spring cup...holds a 300lb spring @ 8600rpm. The Helicoil DIY i found online was i guess the worse case. He drilled the threads clean with a drill.. then used his kit to make brand new threads and then make sure the bolt threads were perfect... then tighten down. I found a $40 kit on harbor freight... Anyone got any advise on this one? After a quick stop at auto zone for some washers and bolt combos I've pretty much determined that its gonna need to be re done. Im no professional but I'm pretty sure if something strips threads the moment its more then "finger" tight then something isn't right. http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/tap-die/60-piece-sae-metric-tap-and-die-set-35407.html Quote My old YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SwordLords1234?feature=mhee My old build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161872-96-accord-b2-sundown-sky-high-dc-power-re-re-build-for-heatwave/page-37 My New Build - http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/207041-2016-mazda-6-sql-build/ 2016 Mazda 6 Touring JL Fix 86 - OEM signal correction B2 prototype DSP 6to8 B2 Ref63 - 3 way active set 2 B2 Class H quattro's 1 B2 Zero.5R @.5 2 B2 HNv3 12 d2 B2 SLIP40 - Lithium in the trunk Northstar Group 35 under the hood 100ft 2/0 welding cable 30ft 4ga welding cable 20ft 8ga welding cable All stinger OFC speaker wire Soundrive custom RCA's Tons of attention to detail.... Can it be perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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