Engine 130 amp upgrade, helicoil

[Alley Oop]

When upgrading to a 130 amp, is there any advantage to installing a heilcoil in the alternator bracket instead of a
3/8 " bolt and nut?

 

[LX Dave]

I've always used a heli coil. Hole is even the correct size for the tap. Worked good every time. The advantage? Don't have to mess with a nut and personally, I think it looks cleaner.

 

[Blown88GT]

When upgrading to a 130 amp, is there any advantage to installing a heilcoil in the alternator bracket instead of a 3/8 " bolt and nut?

It's an option, not an advantage.

 

[Shakerhood]

I used a Heli-coil because I liked the way it looks

 

[jrichker]

Use a bolt and then use a self-locking nut. That way you can be sure that it will stay in place.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I bolted it, but next time i'll helicoil. Just looks cleaner.

 

[Alley Oop]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

 

[grism62]

When upgrading to a 130 amp, is there any advantage to installing a heilcoil in the alternator bracket instead of a
3/8 " bolt and nut?

I simply drilled it one size and tapped 7/16. Mo advantage that I can tell but preference.