jeffsqartan
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- Nov 21, 2012
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Tools....you get what you pay for.This was the most stubborn stuck bolt I've ever dealt with in my entire life. Multiple welds, days soaked in penetrant, nothing. I finally gave up and attempted to drill it out. Had to buy a set of cobalt drill bits (good investment regardless) and a tap and die set.
The hole isn't perfect, but it seems to be holding just fine so I'm gonna give it a shot. Worst case Ontario, I end up putting a helicoil in it later.
Oh, and last pic is of a tap that ended up... worthless... After I tried to run it. Don't know if it was a weak tap or... What...
The bits I had were old horror fright hss. I knew I was turning it too fast but I couldn't believe it hadn't broke through yet. That bolt was supremely stubborn.Tools....you get what you pay for.
Never scrimp on Taps, dies, drill bits. The extra spent now pays off in the long haul.
Never burn down your bits. Turn them reasonable speeds and keep lubricated.
The time taken will pay off in the long haul.
Based on the picture of the debris on the two taps, they look too dry. What kind of lube were you using?The bits I had were old horror fright hss. I knew I was turning it too fast but I couldn't believe it hadn't broke through yet. That bolt was supremely stubborn.
I'm amazed that the tap twisted like it did. I had bought an Irwin set because I didn't know I had the one. I ran the Irwin through, then found the bottom tap and thought I'd run it. No idea what brand it was. Really glad it didn't snap, though. Talk about out of the fire and into the pan haha.
New "Chevelle" anyone?
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Looks way too much like a Camero to me but I do like it in an odd kinda way.New "Chevelle" anyone?
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Lube? Ha. Haha. Hahahaha yeah I didn't lube either one and now that you say that, I definitely should have. I always learned to start, back off, start, back off. And all previous tapping has been less serious. Definitely taking notes for next time.Based on the picture of the debris on the two taps, they look too dry. What kind of lube were you using?
Well that's certainly at least part of why those taps ended up the way they did.Lube? Ha. Haha. Hahahaha yeah I didn't lube either one and now that you say that, I definitely should have. I always learned to start, back off, start, back off. And all previous tapping has been less serious. Definitely taking notes for next time.
New valve springs are in. Need to clean the rockers up, roloc the decks, and these heads should be ready to go back on.
Do the same for the block, and then the heads can get popped on.
That reminds me, I do need to pick up a new pick up tube. I can't reuse the one that's from the Mountaineer, and I have a fear that the one in the Mustang has a crack in it.
Yup. I was shown very early on when I ruined some drill bits that a drop of oil is the key. Even a can of WD-40 keeping the work wet will carry off the bit killing heat and keep the chips flying.Well that's certainly at least part of why those taps ended up the way they did.
No offense meant in the way I'm going to say this.... Here's a life lesson, all too often in life lubrication is the key
The ass looks more cutlass than chevelle but overall I like it better than the trans am conversion for some reason.New "Chevelle" anyone?
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This Chevelle-Bodied Camaro Looks Like it Came From Grand Theft Auto
Trans Am Worldwide is back with a vintage-inspired Camaro rebody, this time paying tribute to the 1970 Chevelle SS.jalopnik.com
Not a fan of the TA conversion. Just not.The ass looks more cutlass than chevelle but overall I like it better than the trans am conversion for some reason.
Sorry for the late response, I just got back from a few days in Moab!OK what is the red line on the engine and where do you shift the car.
If you are on the 2 step with the brakes locked it should not spin.
Drum or disk rear brakes.
Flashing a converter is hard with out a Trans-Brake.
If you roll out slowly and stab the throttle what does the tach do. You should feel a launch somewhere in the stall band towards the top.
What are you using to log data?Sorry for the late response, I just got back from a few days in Moab!
I like to keep the redline under 6500, I've heard the stock internals don't like to spin too high.
It shouldn't spin but if I have the 2 step set too high, it will push thru
I just rebuilt the rear drums this winter.
I will have to try that. When I do, I will data log it.
It is built into the Holley Terminator XWhat are you using to log data?
New "Chevelle" anyone?
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This Chevelle-Bodied Camaro Looks Like it Came From Grand Theft Auto
Trans Am Worldwide is back with a vintage-inspired Camaro rebody, this time paying tribute to the 1970 Chevelle SS.jalopnik.com