Thread Tapping Procedures?

[SC UL8R1990]

I have to rethread one of the threads on top of the supercharger for the SC Top. Im getting ready to retap it but before i do.....is there anything i need to watch out for? I know that the supercharger is delicate aluminum......should i use some kind of tapping lubricant/fluid? even though im retapping it by hand? (no power tools).

any techniques that will help me get a better thread? My dad mentioned something about going around one turn and then coming out.....going back in one turn......coming back out??

just looking for pointers i dont want to **** this thing up.

thanks
HERES A PIC (circled the one im retapping in red)
http://www.wd-co.com/pictures/albums/1076609476/1.jpg

[35th T-bird SC]

Your dad is right, in a little out a little to bring the shavings up to the surface. Use cutting oil so you get a clean cut. Make sure your using the right tap (metric) and keep a vacuum on hand to frequently clean up any shavings so they don't fall you know where.

[ThunderRoad]

TAPE UP OR STUFF WITH A RAG...FAST FREDDIE:confused: :confused: :cool: :cool: :rolleyes: :) :o :p

[SC UL8R1990]

good call crazy freddie....i used a piece of plastic and my shop vac, worked great. tapping it was really easy, little tiny bit of multi purpose oil and voila. The thread insert went in great also. I just have to wait for the silicone gasket sealer to dry before i start her up. I havent started her since i put her away for the winter. Will i notice anything from the new 3/4" top?

i may take it for a spin down the road later, the roads look dry and clean lately.:cool: :D :cool: :)

[SC UL8R1990]

crap ....forgot BTW- i took out that pain in the arse mount for the top intercooler tube.....i hate that thing. Am i gunna be ok with the SC-Top and top-tube bolted to the top of the supercharger and intercooler?

doesnt seem like a big deal to me, but what do you guys think?

[ThunderRoad]

YES YOU ARE ..THE BOTTOM I/C TUBE WILL HOLD THE WEIGHT ,,,,,IN FACT I RUN THE DOUBLE I/C ON JUST THE BOTTOM TUBE WITH A 8 IN FAN ALSO....BOLT THE TOP FIRST ...... HAND THREAD THE NUT TO THE TUBE LOOSE TIGHTEN THE I/C SIDE TO THE TUBE THEN PULL THE NUT UP 148.FT LBS LET SET 15 MINTUES ...START UP WHEN WARM DRIVE AROUND AFTER I HOUR ,,,,WOT......FAST FREDDIE :cool: :D :) ;)