Fat Tire Flyer
Husqvarna
AA Class
If anyone is looking for E-Z Lok in this size.. E-Z Lok part number: 329-4 for 1/4-20 bolts..
Found some on Ebay in pack of 10: E-Z Loc Lot of 10 Thread Repair Inserts 329-4 New!
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Spinning insert solution
- Thread starter bm36
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Husqvarna
Found some on Ebay in pack of 10: E-Z Loc Lot of 10 Thread Repair Inserts 329-4 New!
Fat Tire Flyer
Husqvarna
AA Class
I was lucky and found the correct metric size on Ebay (sorry I bought last set of 10)..
E-Z Lok part number: 450-6 for M6-1.0 bolts (~ same O.D. as 329-4 for 1/4-20 bolts)..
benwiggin2
Husqvarna
AA Class
so....have you installed them? How do they work? Any pictures?
Chainsaw371
Husqvarna
Does anyone know forsure if these are the correct size ? I already ordered them and got them in but havnt installed them yet but looking at hall's parts its shows the tank bolts being M5 bolts not M6. Hope I didnt buy the wrong inserts.
Chainsaw371
Husqvarna
Well nevermind this guy doesnt know what hes talkin about they are indeed M5 bolts and not M6. Great now I got to order the correct size
inserts.
Fat Tire Flyer
Husqvarna
AA Class
Ouch.. The "E-Z Lok part number: 450-6 for M6-1.0 bolts" do in fact fits my M6 tank bolts..
P.S. I will update with pic soon..
Chainsaw371
Husqvarna
I just took a tank bolt out of my bike a few mins ago and there the wrong size. I ordered 450-6 like u said and there to big around for the boltsOuch.. The "E-Z Lok part number: 450-6 for M6-1.0 bolts" do in fact fits my M6 tank bolts..
P.S. I will update with pic soon..
that go in the side of the tank. The 450-6 fits the bolts that hold the lower radiator covers on. There 2 different size bolts tank bolts are M5 . Yeah I could still use them maybe but there longer plus I'll have to buy new tank bolts to fit the new inserts.
Chainsaw371
Husqvarna
My bike is a 2010 510smr and they are indeed M5 so I dont no why your bike has M6 bolts in the side of the tank. I guess your bike is the only one that was made different then.
Fat Tire Flyer
Husqvarna
AA Class
My apologies for not checking what size you might need before I posted my reply Nov 6, 2011..
The size I ordered "E-Z Lok part number: 450-6 for M6-1.0 bolts" fit all eight bolts on my tank..
The size I ordered "E-Z Lok part number: 450-6 for M6-1.0 bolts" fit all eight bolts on my tank..
Chainsaw371
Husqvarna
Hunh well dont know what year bike you got but mine is different though for some reason. Maybe they changed the bolt size somewhere down the line.
Dave19
Husqvarna
AA Class
@ Fat Tire Flyer... I have a 08 TXC510. Will these inserts work in the sub frame? Only I need the M5 for my frame.. I had the same thing happen as most. The insert spun out... The Husky shop doesn't really know a good way to fix it. They have inserts but the flange keeps breaking free after a short time... Your fix looks like a good one.... Thread it in and it hold!!!
ray_ray
Mini-Sponsor
hello guys i have the same problem about this, on my tank i have 4 bolts spinigmy bike its a te 250 2008
finally what is the correct lenght i need? the ez 450-6 or the ez 450-5
thanks
Wadding into this thread might be a little risky ... But I got some pics here for protection ...
In the spotlight, the bolt on the left came out of my tank ... The bolt on the right came from the radiator shroud ... The smaller one is M5 and the larger one is M-6? You will need to check what size is used in your bike tank shrouds apparently ..
Maybe I can find these essential thread insert jewels here without too much of a chase or maybe not ... Looks like the correct route for the fix but I'll be trying filling the tank hole with this stuff and hoping it will hold ..
Yep, I got one spinning here also on the subframe... I'll be trying to stop the insert from spinning with this stuff ...
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HuskyGT
Husqvarna
C Class
The Official Husqvarna Workshop Manual shows the Tank Radiator Shroud bolts are M5x8
The E-Z Lok for an internal of M5 is Part No. 450-5 or 453-5 (for Stainless), External size is M8x1.125
The E-Z Lok for an internal of M6 is Part No. 450-6 or 453-6 (for Stainless), External size is M10x1.5
So it would seem the OEM bolt is a M5
Question is, do you need the extra external size the M6 insert to grab into the tank plastic after you spin the OEM inserts out?
or
Will the M5 inserts also grab ok???
Buying some M6 bolts is cheap an easy IF you do need the M6 inserts.
As yet on this thread, i do not see a definitive answer on which E-Z Lok inserts are the correct ones to purchase.
E-Z Loc specs
The E-Z Lok for an internal of M5 is Part No. 450-5 or 453-5 (for Stainless), External size is M8x1.125
The E-Z Lok for an internal of M6 is Part No. 450-6 or 453-6 (for Stainless), External size is M10x1.5
So it would seem the OEM bolt is a M5
Question is, do you need the extra external size the M6 insert to grab into the tank plastic after you spin the OEM inserts out?
or
Will the M5 inserts also grab ok???
Buying some M6 bolts is cheap an easy IF you do need the M6 inserts.
As yet on this thread, i do not see a definitive answer on which E-Z Lok inserts are the correct ones to purchase.
E-Z Loc specs
robertaccio
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Good thread!
hey all dont forget to use anti seize on the screws all the time as well as a preventative measure and they don't need to be very tight, all they do is hold on the plastic.
hey all dont forget to use anti seize on the screws all the time as well as a preventative measure and they don't need to be very tight, all they do is hold on the plastic.
Well in my view, after pulling everything apart and measuring it.
You really need the M6 solution.
The M5 E-Z Lok OD is almost the same size as the hole left in the tank from the OEM captive nut.
You "could" use the M5 E-Z Lok, but you would be hoping the glue holds it in place. Advantage is the OEM M5 bolts go straight in.
The M6 E-Z Lok actually cuts into new tank plastic for the BEST grip you can hope for in the given situation.
Upside, is if you try the M5 first and it works, great, you can use the OEM bolts and happy days.
If it fails, not big deal, just back them out and fit the M6 units and go buy some M6 bolts to suit.
You really need the M6 solution.
The M5 E-Z Lok OD is almost the same size as the hole left in the tank from the OEM captive nut.
You "could" use the M5 E-Z Lok, but you would be hoping the glue holds it in place. Advantage is the OEM M5 bolts go straight in.
The M6 E-Z Lok actually cuts into new tank plastic for the BEST grip you can hope for in the given situation.
Upside, is if you try the M5 first and it works, great, you can use the OEM bolts and happy days.
If it fails, not big deal, just back them out and fit the M6 units and go buy some M6 bolts to suit.
