Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed...
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (1971corvette)
I just pulled the starter motor.. and here is what I found :eek: :eek:
I don't think that I'm going to mess with that myself.. I need a welder.. A small part of the block broke off :eek: :eek:
At least the starter motor and the flywheel seem unharmed...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
I don't think that I'm going to mess with that myself.. I need a welder.. A small part of the block broke off :eek: :eek:
At least the starter motor and the flywheel seem unharmed...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (GrandSportC3)
it's only a small section of block that came off, lucky you. After you get the bolt out round off the inside corners a bit so the crack does not propagate and the entire thread is messed up.
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 11:12 AM 5/2/2004]
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 11:12 AM 5/2/2004]
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (Twin_Turbo)
it's only a small section of block that came off, lucky you. After you get the bolt out tound off the inside corners a bit so the crack does not propagate and the enttire thread is messed up.
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (GrandSportC3)
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
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[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
Actually your lucky. I would center punch than easy out that bolt. I just bought an easy out kit and tap kits for a broken off bolt in the frame that holds the rear exhaust valance on. I center punched the bolt, then carefully drilled the center and backed out the bolt easily I might butt. you could use a heli-coil in there and go with a smaller starter bolt. It looks as only 25% of the threads are affected so you have ample torqing ability. Now this was a crate block. Did it come with the starter already assembled? If so I'd have a professional do the work and send them the bill.
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (GrandSportC3)
I just pulled the starter motor.. and here is what I found :eek: :eek:
I don't think that I'm going to mess with that myself.. I need a welder.. A small part of the block broke off :eek: :eek:
At least the starter motor and the flywheel seem unharmed...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
I don't think that I'm going to mess with that myself.. I need a welder.. A small part of the block broke off :eek: :eek:
At least the starter motor and the flywheel seem unharmed...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (KenSny)
I just pulled the starter motor.. and here is what I found :eek: :eek:
I don't think that I'm going to mess with that myself.. I need a welder.. A small part of the block broke off :eek: :eek:
At least the starter motor and the flywheel seem unharmed...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
Usually that breaks because somebody did not use the brace at the tailend of the starter to keep it from "bouncing" which will cause that ear to crack.
I don't think that I'm going to mess with that myself.. I need a welder.. A small part of the block broke off :eek: :eek:
At least the starter motor and the flywheel seem unharmed...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:34 AM 5/2/2004]
Usually that breaks because somebody did not use the brace at the tailend of the starter to keep it from "bouncing" which will cause that ear to crack.
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (KenSny)
Oliver: You got some great advice here, but something so iffy I would take to someone who will accept liability.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (OHSIXX)
Oliver: You got some great advice here, but something so iffy I would take to someone who will accept liability.
Just my opinion.
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (KenSny)
"Usually that breaks because somebody did not use the brace at the tailend of the starter to keep it from "bouncing" which will cause that ear to crack."
yup! gotta have that bracket on there or this is exactly what happens...
yup! gotta have that bracket on there or this is exactly what happens...
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (henderjl)
Be careful with the EZ-Out. If you break the EZ-Out, you will never drill it out since it is hardened. You may be better off to drill the bolt out and put in a Heli-Coil.
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (GrandSportC3)
Oliver: You got some great advice here, but something so iffy I would take to someone who will accept liability.
Just my opinion.
That's what I might end up doing..
Just my opinion.
That's what I might end up doing..
Drill, Bits, Easy out.
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (SIGNGUY)
"Usually that breaks because somebody did not use the brace at the tailend of the starter to keep it from "bouncing" which will cause that ear to crack."
yup! gotta have that bracket on there or this is exactly what happens...
yup! gotta have that bracket on there or this is exactly what happens...
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (GrandSportC3)
yes, mine broke the same way a few months ago. I wasnt using the brace. I will take a pic and post it. Give me a few minutes. Hmm... cant seem to find my digital camera. Here is a link of the brace though. It connects onto the long stud that sticks out of the back of the starter and bolts to then engine. http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?d...4P0WQ28KKC41U5
[Modified by lostpatrolman, 11:21 PM 5/2/2004]
[Modified by lostpatrolman, 11:21 PM 5/2/2004]
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (lostpatrolman)
yes, mine broke the same way a few months ago. I wasnt using the brace. I will take a pic and post it. Give me a few minutes. Hmm... cant seem to find my digital camera. Here is a link of the brace though. It connects onto the long stud that sticks out of the back of the starter and bolts to then engine. http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?d...4P0WQ28KKC41U5
[Modified by lostpatrolman, 11:21 PM 5/2/2004]
[Modified by lostpatrolman, 11:21 PM 5/2/2004]
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (GrandSportC3)
Olivier,
The brace for the starter is only for stock size starters. If you are using a mini gear-reduction starter, then it isnt needes.
Not sure if you have a stock starter or not. Just trying to help you avoid confusion.
Stewart
The brace for the starter is only for stock size starters. If you are using a mini gear-reduction starter, then it isnt needes.
Not sure if you have a stock starter or not. Just trying to help you avoid confusion.
Stewart
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Re: Broken off bolt in engine block... Advice needed... (Stewart's74)
Olivier,
The brace for the starter is only for stock size starters. If you are using a mini gear-reduction starter, then it isnt needes.
Not sure if you have a stock starter or not. Just trying to help you avoid confusion.
Stewart
The brace for the starter is only for stock size starters. If you are using a mini gear-reduction starter, then it isnt needes.
Not sure if you have a stock starter or not. Just trying to help you avoid confusion.
Stewart