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I might be insane, wondering if this idea will work

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Old 01-14-2017, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Macrobb
It's one of the earliest blocks.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us
History page with a lot of info about the different versions (google cache)...
Good link, thanks.
I was looking at '86 with 6.9 under 100K miles, one owner truck...
 
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Old 01-14-2017, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by IDIoit
I would only attempt this on a Mill
I know you would.
I need to figure out a way to do it /without/ a mill, using cheap portable tools, because then I can do it for very little cost and effort.

Realistically, I see no reason not to be able to do it with a special fixture - a drill bushing will hold the drill extremely precisely(I've done this, repeating within a couple of thou), and unless I was using a carbide drill, the drillbit will flex as it is.

I just need a piloted drillbit so it follows the current hole down, something to keep me straight, some cutting oil and a drill.

Plus, if I can do what I expect I can do, I can sell DIY kits for doing this that will be far cheaper than a set of ARP studs., and stronger too.
 
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