When an EZ-out doesn't work?
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Originally posted by 79blueoval
The only thing E-Z outs have ever extracted for me was $$$ from my pocket.
The only thing E-Z outs have ever extracted for me was $$$ from my pocket.
I always just drill it out with a bit smaller than the hole,then pick out the bolt from the sides,chase the threads and you're done.It's easiest on a drill press if you can clamp it straight,but a hand drill works if you're good.
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From: Conway Arkansas
I have a problem with my intake manifold
It was 5/16 bolt for the water neck...
Broke it off.. drilled it, tapped it for 5/16 x 24
Still dont work....
Think I could put in a stud w/ locktight and use it that way?
Since I cant seem to get it to rethread right?
It was 5/16 bolt for the water neck...
Broke it off.. drilled it, tapped it for 5/16 x 24
Still dont work....
Think I could put in a stud w/ locktight and use it that way?
Since I cant seem to get it to rethread right?
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From: Kansas
Andy,
You didn't say WHY it wasn't working. Is the hole off center, threads too loose? If you got the threads cut in the correct place, but they seem too loose? Use some JB Weld on the threads, screw to stud into the casting let it set up and you're good to go.
You didn't say WHY it wasn't working. Is the hole off center, threads too loose? If you got the threads cut in the correct place, but they seem too loose? Use some JB Weld on the threads, screw to stud into the casting let it set up and you're good to go.
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From: Conway Arkansas
Thanks 
I actually fixed it today. I didn't think I could drill it out any further w/o busting the "Sleeve" the FEs have in the manifold for the bolt hole.
Kinda hard to explain but you'd know it if you seen it.
But i drilled it out, retapped it w/ different threads, and it worked
I actually fixed it today. I didn't think I could drill it out any further w/o busting the "Sleeve" the FEs have in the manifold for the bolt hole.
Kinda hard to explain but you'd know it if you seen it.
But i drilled it out, retapped it w/ different threads, and it worked
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