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Hi! I was putting my Columbia 28 snowblower to bed today

 
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Hi!

I was putting my Columbia 28" snowblower to bed today (serial# XXXXX 31BE9B6G597). I had the spark plug out to clean and re-gap; when replacing it I overtorqued it and stripped threads from the manifold head. Can the hole be re-tapped and a different (and compatible) spark plug used. No metal fell into the the unit (that I can tell).

Who is the nearest service dealer in Ottawa (or region - I bought this near new from an acquintance). Will they do that or they going to tap me for a new manifold?

Help!

Thanks!

Laurence Elliott XXX@XXXXXX.XXX
Ottawa, ON

 

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Make: Columbia 28" snowblower
Model: E9B6G

Submitted: 710 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Small Engine
Value: CA$17
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Chris replied 710 days and 10 hours ago.


Chris :

Hello how are you

Chris :

You have two options. You can either replace the head or heli coil it.

Customer :

Thanks,

Chris :

here is a video on the heli coil process

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFYa6sjhh_E

Chris :

Please remember to click on the accept button at the end of this chat. It is the only way iam compensated fot my time..Thanks

Customer :

This sort of tells me what I suspected already. I thought this site was connected to the manufactuer of the unit and I could get specific service references since I won't be doing the work. Thanks for the help anyway

Chris :

What info are you looking for

Customer :

Who can I take it to here in Ottawa. Are you in Canada?

Chris :

That repair can be done buy and small engine repair facility

Chris :

I am in the states

Customer :

True but better at an authorized dealer

Expert TypeSmall Engine Technician
Category: Small Engine
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Answered: 5/7/2011

Experience: 20 years of servicing small engines of all kinds

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