Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Great! Does that mean basically any auto shop would be tooled for this too? (Or are spark plug helicoils unsuitable because they're not as many threads?)
The spark plug kit is supplied with coils of roughly 10 turns, which is usually too long for bike cranks. But it's easier enough to trim excess before or after inserting. (we each hane a preference). I don't know how common these are in general auto shops, but engine rebuilders, and high performance auto specialty shops will probably have them.