So much work...and no progress... March 24, 2006, 08:08:54 PM So today, i got cracking on the 5.0Got the cam set, new timing chain, finished the gasket surface prep, put the bolts on, torque them down, and just when i thought i was done, the LAST bolt stripped out the hole.So now i have to figure out what i want to do, get another block and rotating assembly, or fin a way to fix this one. I knew i should have waited to order a bunch of stuff untill tonight...rather than when i just got off of work Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #1 – March 24, 2006, 09:17:02 PM what hole stripped out? can you heli coil it? Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #2 – March 24, 2006, 09:25:30 PM What's cheaper/easier? Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #3 – March 24, 2006, 09:33:16 PM a heli coil is easy and strong. i would try that. and its only a like a buck for a box of coils and anyone doing that will probably already have a tap. Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #4 – March 24, 2006, 09:53:04 PM If its just a timing cover bolt definatally helicoil it, now if it was a head or main bearing bolt you should worry about finding a new block. although I have seen it done before:yuck: Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #5 – March 24, 2006, 10:48:50 PM i feel your pain... i do stuff like that all the time. Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #6 – March 24, 2006, 11:45:31 PM Quote from: tbirdscottIf its just a timing cover bolt definatally helicoil it, now if it was a head or main bearing bolt you should worry about finding a new block. although I have seen it done before:yuck:exatly, i wouldnt go changing the block unless its the head bolts. expecialy sence i just got rid of my extra 302s i had laying around i would have given you for free lol. Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #7 – March 24, 2006, 11:47:01 PM if it was one of the bolts that go through the timing cover to the block i feel your pain. on my stang i had the same problem last time i had the pump off. I ended up helicoiling it and it has held up to some 5000 launches and some extended 7000 rpm trots. just be careful and do it right. most helicoil kits come with the right tap so its hard to screw it up. its definently not worth another motor Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #8 – March 25, 2006, 12:38:31 AM its a headbolt...I was over there earlier today when he was getting it ready to be assembled when it happened :( ...for a headbolt id get a new block I wouldnt trust a helicoil as strong as they can be... Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #9 – March 25, 2006, 01:18:02 AM Yeah, it was a headbolt, bottom front corner.I might end up seeing if i can grab an HO shortblock out of a lincoln at the junkyard, freshen it up and stuff it in there or something. I dont know yet.I almost feel like giving up and taking a break for the time being. Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #10 – March 25, 2006, 01:22:07 AM That sucks.I've seen a helicoil and threadlock hold in main studs before... dont recommend it though Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #12 – March 25, 2006, 01:31:38 AM How the hell do you strip a head bolt? That sucks dude, wish I could help you out. If it was me, I would take a Mig welder, fill the hole with a weld. Drill it out and tap it. I used this trick once while doing the head gaskets on a 91 3.8 Tbird. It was at school and I did not know the owner, So god only knows if it actualy worked. Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #13 – March 25, 2006, 01:44:35 AM I went to torque it, and it just spun.I might just try to find myself an explorer engine, stuff a trick flow cam, or even the gay ass alphabet cam, an aftermarket intake manifold, and all the other stuff i ordered, and it might work out well. Quote Selected
So much work...and no progress... Reply #14 – March 25, 2006, 02:11:19 AM It's a sign from God to go to a 351W Quote Selected
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