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GsXtUrBo98
05-10-2011, 07:36 PM
I was just tightening up my oil feed line from the head and there was nothing there.... My old setup was fed through the oil filter housing so this was never used before.. The bolt just kept spinning and didnt even get snug. I did NOT over tighten this bolt. The threads just came off... Like I said the bolt never even got snug..

What are my options? Do I tap it? if I do, do I worry about the shavings getting into the head? what would be the best thing to do? do I need to remove the head?
Chim55117
05-10-2011, 07:55 PM
I was just tightening up my oil feed line from the head and there was nothing there.... My old setup was fed through the oil filter housing so this was never used before.. The bolt just kept spinning and didnt even get snug. I did NOT over tighten this bolt. The threads just came off... Like I said the bolt never even got snug..

What are my options? Do I tap it? if I do, do I worry about the shavings getting into the head? what would be the best thing to do? do I need to remove the head?

Maybe have someone come over and weld the oil port shut if you're never going to use it again? Just a thought.
GsXtUrBo98
05-10-2011, 07:59 PM
This is where I am going to run the feed from.. I used to run it from the oil filter housing and while tightening the bolt onto the head for the new feed it stripped out.
Chim55117
05-10-2011, 08:01 PM
This is where I am going to run the feed from.. I used to run it from the oil filter housing and while tightening the bolt onto the head for the new feed it stripped out.

Gotcha. Possible to block off the head, and then use a restrictor on the feedline from the OFH for your needs?
GsXtUrBo98
05-10-2011, 08:05 PM
I don't know... I wanted to run it from the head so..
95talonracer
05-10-2011, 08:15 PM
Helicoil or re tap a different size. Vacuum that shit outta there.
GsXtUrBo98
05-10-2011, 08:17 PM
^ that bolt it 1 size... what would I use then for a feed line?
mike55112
05-10-2011, 08:39 PM
I told you we would retap it tomorrow or tonight. You provide the beer, and I will provide the tap. I dont think it was that bad
GsXtUrBo98
05-10-2011, 08:42 PM
It looked pretty bad to me... Worst case I think it will just carve up the hole with the tap and just make it bigger..
Matt D.
05-10-2011, 09:12 PM
Use a helicoil.