Posted By: Dons Dart
Srtip intake threat - 02/04/14 06:07 PM
YEP i somehow strip most of the threads on my LD340 intake just 1 out of 4 holes that bolts my carb,i did find a longer bolt that caught some threads and is holding,but who knows how long it will last,so i may as well look into buying a Helicoil kit could someone tell me what size drill bit and coil to get thanks DON.Iam sure someone has been there done that.
Posted By: Moparlar
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/04/14 06:29 PM
Posted By: Dons Dart
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/04/14 06:44 PM
Thanks, the guy at Parts Source was confused buy the Q BIT ? i have to drill out the hole first right than tap than install the coil right.
Posted By: Moparlar
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/04/14 07:22 PM
Yes you drill first then tap then put in the insert. A Letter Q Drill is 8.5 MM if that helps
Posted By: GomangoCuda
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/04/14 07:56 PM
Probably won't find a Q bit at the local autoparts HomeDepot or Lowes store. Try a real hardware store or industrial supplier. Or just buy the kit that comes with the bit. Oh and 8.5 MM is less than .003" larger than a Q drill so it should work also.
http://www.csgnetwork.com/drillsizeconvert.html
Posted By: forphorty
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/05/14 02:13 AM
I prefer studs instead of bolts. There might be some good theads in the bottom that the studs would grab onto.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/05/14 02:16 AM
I always use studs even in a cast iron intake.
Posted By: Dons Dart
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/05/14 03:55 PM
Once i get the job done i will get those studs for-sure what do i ask for 5 1/6 studs? tell me something once the hole is tap,why could we use the new threads instead the coil? what length will i need as well i have a holley dont want to get 1 too short.
on my LD4B intake I did that, I drilled/tapped to next size stud size and got studs that where larger on one end and normal carb stud size on the other.
or you can go to the next size bolt/stud... but you want to check carb flange to see if they will need inlarged.
for a long time on my LD4B the outer carb stud holes were striped and I used the inside holes to bolt the edelbrock carb on and even used a squarebore to spredbore adaptor in the inside holes on intake flange
Posted By: dogdays
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/05/14 07:30 PM
You can do it even easier. None of this pi$$in& around with bit sizes.
BUY A HELICOIL KIT!
It has everything you need, the helicoils, the drillbit and the tap.
It'll cost you about $50, although I have bought for a lot less on the 'bay.
After you're done, you can buy more loose coils to do more holes.
R.
Posted By: 3ddart
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/06/14 04:52 PM
Check-out McMaster-Carr, they sell small orders to individuals
Posted By: Dons Dart
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/06/14 06:16 PM
Were can i buy a decent set in Canada.
Posted By: Twostick
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/06/14 06:28 PM
Any decent parts store ie Carquest NAPA even Partsource if they don't have them in stock, can order the kit in.
Where are you located?
Kevin
Posted By: Dons Dart
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/06/14 08:29 PM
Twostick Belleville Canada
Posted By: Twostick
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/06/14 09:20 PM
Here's what you need. They sell just the coils too.
http://www.canadastoolcrib.com/cgi/CGP2S...691737592542421CLA-DOR Industrial Supply Co. Ltd.
122 Parks Drive, Unit F, Belleville, Ontario
Canada K8N 4Z5
Phone: 613-969-6292 ~ Fax: 613-966-6963
Email:
sales@clador.comIf you know Don Dulmage, he is in your area and might be able to help you out too and he is a MOPAR guy.
Kevin
Posted By: Dons Dart
Re: Srtip intake threat - 02/06/14 09:33 PM
Thanks,ya i know Donnie hes a regular at our cruse knight.
