whats exactly wrong with the head that would need a helicoil? Broken/stripped exhaust stud?
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whats exactly wrong with the head that would need a helicoil? Broken/stripped exhaust stud?
look below his lame picture, i missed it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by 85cj7
a helicoil is the correct fix for a stripped spark plug. That is what the machine shop will do if you bring the head in. Maybe a tap-sert but Vilas or Cooks will probably just helicoil it. Save yourself some money and trouble and just buy the helicoil kit
edit: and don't tell me this is the first time that being a smart ass has caused problems for you
thanks jerry.
How do you know that threads are boogered, if a plug is in there now then how is to messed up? Is the plug cross-threaded in the head and just spins maybe? It's got to be an iron head, how was this accomplished?
if you would have told us what you want to do we could tell you how to fix it. There is a spark plug rethread kit at oreillys that will save you alot of trouble. but go ahead and do it your way and make it difficult
the plug just spins. Man you guys sure get your panties in a wad quick. Hot Pocket, you get everyone stirred up as much as kox or hippie does when they get on one of their rants. :gigem:
that sucks, head has to come off then (regardless of who fixes it).Quote:
Originally Posted by DRAGOONRANCH
No, with Cocks and Eric, people will take sides. No one sides with Hot Pocket, ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRAGOONRANCH
Sides or no sides (I like mine to be fries and fried corn on the cob if it matters), I just like the drama that ensues. :D
man oh man just wait till i get drunk and reread this thread
no ****. ill be looking forward to a CL posting of a 1979 4 spd bronco that "needs minor engine work".Quote:
Originally Posted by stx4wheeler
besides a Heli-coil, or time-cert as eric said, what do you think the machine shop will do?
I'm also betting you stripped it out yourself. considering it ran fine then you replaced the wires/plugs/etc being a parts monkey :flipoff2:
when he gets done tapping that hole and running a few helicoils into the cylinder, it will be major engine workQuote:
Originally Posted by Eckert
I'm guessing it'll say something more like "strong running 351...ran when I parked it, probably just needs gas"Quote:
Originally Posted by Eckert
I'm not taking sides here (I already took my side), but I think a heli-coil, if done right is acceptable. A thread cert is a better solution, but I have hell finding them...
If you are going to the trouble of pulling the heads (intake, carb, valve covers, alternator, A/C (if it has it), push rods, etc...... I would pull both heads, have them clean the seats up and put new seals in them.
Oh shiat #4 cylinder is a bitch to get to too. Thats probably why he fauked it up.
Just wrap it in teflon tape and force it in there. You are less likely to fawk something up that way