Flywheel thread coming out

[ebaby35]

Ok I removed flywheel and noticed a thread was popping out. Should I just cut it, or resurface or get a new flywheel. I need a new ring gear and trying to save as much money as I can. Last thing the person I bought the truck from gave me a replacement ring gear but it doesnt look like it's a perfect circle that normal?

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[Ranchero50]

Looks like some dumbass installed a helicoil in it. No beuno... Should be a solid keyed insert instead. Google key-sert for pics and idea.

[ebaby35]

What are my options? Should it be replaced

Looks like some dumbass installed a helicoil in it. No beuno... Should be a solid keyed insert instead. Google key-sert for pics and idea.

[sargentrs]

I wouldn't take take any chances, I'd replace it.

[Ranchero50]

I would just install a keysert. We use them often at work and they're well suited for this type application. The coil insert should not have pulled out but they do if over torqued.

[ebaby35]

So do I pull the coil out and re-tap for keysert?

I would just install a keysert. We use them often at work and they're well suited for this type application. The coil insert should not have pulled out but they do if over torqued.

[Ranchero50]

Yeah, that should suffice. The keysert is a solid oversized insert with locking pins that you drive in once the insert is flush. You'll need to countersink the surface @ .100" before tapping it for the sert to go all the way flush or you can grind the excess off once installed.

In any case, don't overtorque the bolts.