ASAP tap question
06-27-2006, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by LesPaul
i gots a 5.3, what size tap do i need for the 11mm bolt holes on my head
Number 2: Sorry, I don't know the size needed...
06-27-2006, 03:23 PM
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what did you do break off a bolt in there??? use lefty drill bits....
i busted one off in the passenger side/last spring closes to the firewall....had to pull the head and used those lefty drill bits and got it out...
i busted one off in the passenger side/last spring closes to the firewall....had to pull the head and used those lefty drill bits and got it out...
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Originally Posted by moes04silverado
what did you do break off a bolt in there??? use lefty drill bits....
i busted one off in the passenger side/last spring closes to the firewall....had to pull the head and used those lefty drill bits and got it out...
i busted one off in the passenger side/last spring closes to the firewall....had to pull the head and used those lefty drill bits and got it out...
No no no, you use a thread chaser to clean any dirt/etc from the already drilled/tapped bolt holes when rebuilding an engine to ensure that you get an accurate torque reading when putting in new bolts/studs.
06-30-2006, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SS_bnoon_SS
No no no, you use a thread chaser to clean any dirt/etc from the already drilled/tapped bolt holes when rebuilding an engine to ensure that you get an accurate torque reading when putting in new bolts/studs.Trending Topics
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Originally Posted by LesPaul
i gots a 5.3, what size tap do i need for the 11mm bolt holes on my head
I don't know about this "thread chaser." There are different types of taps (tapered, bottoming, etc), sure. Anyway, you should be fine using a tap, just try and thread it in with your hand. If you have to use a tap handle, use as little force as possible. You'll be able to tell when it's cutting. Make sure and lubricate it to. You can use something like Tap Magic, but for thread chasing, WD-40 or motor oil would work. Just make sure you blow the hole out with compressed air before you install the bolt.
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