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Sep 12, 2010 | 05:47 PM

crazyredneckanyhow

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broke a bolt off

So i went to change the waterpump in my 78. I noticed the bolt that holds the bottom alt bracket near the oilpan was loose. Turns out its broke off back in there about 1.5". Does anyone know if that boss bottoms out or is it open into the inside of the motor? Its not a problem to drill it out and tap it but i dont want metal shavings inside the motor.

Sep 12, 2010 | 05:50 PM

Speedjester

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Try to weld a nut onto whats left of the stud...Then turn it out while hot.

Sep 12, 2010 | 05:52 PM

dustybumpers

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I don't know, but you can hold a shop vac hose right up against it while drilling. I have done that before while drilling out, and installing helicoils in a head

Sep 12, 2010 | 05:52 PM

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No can do. Its broke off back inside the block.

Sep 12, 2010 | 05:53 PM

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Only other thing i can think of is put grease on the drill bit.

Sep 12, 2010 | 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow

Only other thing i can think of is put grease on the drill bit.

see post #3

Sep 12, 2010 | 05:57 PM

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Can you try an easy out??

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Sep 13, 2010 | 08:00 AM

gfw1985

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Originally Posted by Speedjester

Can you try an easy out??

Just my opinion, but EZ outs are the worse thing you can use. 90% of the time they break and then you have a real problem. A reverse drill bit is a much better solution, and some times you get lucky and the bit actually backs the broken bolt out.