The M5 stud on this retaining post from my wife's bike stripped on me this afternoon.
I'll have to replace that threaded stud portion of the post. I don't have the full set of M5 taps -- taper, plug and bottoming -- that I'd like to have for this, but I do have a full set of 10-32 taps. 10-32 is as close to M5 as 'damn' is to swearing, so I'll go that route.
First off, I'll cut away the M5 stud, and drill the post for 10-32 tapping. (No. 21.) Then I'll tap it 10-32.
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Here's a view of that done.
I'll cut that stud next to the post down to the correct length, and install it with CA adhesive.
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And here's the finished post all wire-brushed and fit for installation.
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Addendum -- SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2014
It was brought to my attention that I've neglected to show where this part goes. Here's a contextual view of the part doing its job.
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