I unfortunately stripped the threads on my qjet. Location, where the air cleaner stud screws in. I bought the appropriate helicoil kit(1/4 tap, 17/64 drill bit) and have the coil installed and holding strong. My question is how far should I sink the coil down?? Also should I or do I need to break the pigtail/ tang off that is connected to the bottom of the coil?

Thanks Brian....

run it in a couple turns past flush if there's room, break the tang off. usually get the tang out by turning it over and shaking.

run it in a couple turns past flush if there's room, break the tang off. usually get the tang out by turning it over and shaking.

Ditto.
Then you should be good to go. :thumbsup:

Thanks guys, I had two local carb shops try and tell me that I needed to buy a whole new carb, what a joke!!!!!

The recommended depth for most helicoils is 1/4 to 1/2 turn below the surface FWIW.

Thanks....

David is right.

I mentioned running it in a little further because sometimes the top coil can get pulled. If that happens it can be a real PITA to get the air horn to seat properly on the main body. Of course, theoretically this could not happen, but real carbs aren't theoretical.....