domb question about taps
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Melting Slicks
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From: mesa,az
domb question about taps
I need to by some dead end taps to clean my big block as all mine are pointy type. anyone know offhand what sizes i need to buy som as not to buy a whole set.
Race Director
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From: NC,USA
Dont know...
I too would like to hear the answer to this question!
I read that the Main cap bolts are an "Undersized GH3 Tap" but I myself... have never laid hands on one of them!
I dont think I'd run a super sharp brand new tap into any of the threads on an engine... need all the material available to hold onto the threads!
I too would like to hear the answer to this question!
I read that the Main cap bolts are an "Undersized GH3 Tap" but I myself... have never laid hands on one of them!
I dont think I'd run a super sharp brand new tap into any of the threads on an engine... need all the material available to hold onto the threads!
Le Mans Master
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From: Russellville, Kentucky 1967 Sting Ray & 2001 C5
I have a full set of bottoming taps. Some Bottoming Taps are expensive but well worth it... I use them quite often. Three piece basic set from Snap-on is 14 bucks. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog Additional taps run 5 to 7 bucks.
Last edited by RFJohnston; Dec 12, 2004 at 02:21 AM.
