an almost tech question..................... [Archive]

rb70383

09-09-2002, 08:01 AM

OK what size are the bolts that bolt the front motor mount bracket to the block. Not the sokcet size I know that, I need the thread size. I am in the middle of making a roll around engine stand (not going to be pretty) and I am attaching via the mount holes. I only could get 2 bolts from the yard so home depot is the next cleanest, closer step. maybe a 15mm thread width? 1.5mm pitch? Cant find it anywhere so far. I would take one of the bolts but they are kinda holding the engine steady now :|

CrazyMoparGirl

09-09-2002, 10:36 AM

:nono: you should have done that before you bolted the engine on :D

BIG_Truck_Driver

09-09-2002, 10:44 AM

haha,
on a side note I think something is out of balance in the truck.
at about 50mph it gets a weird thrumming sound.
it has shaken 3 tranny bolts loose that I'm aware of.
one of them punctured the oil filter while driving down 19, that was fun.
the other 2 were holding the starter, the bottom one stripped out the bolt hole in the tranny the top one just got a little loose, but it was enough to make the starter grenade in a shopping center, let me tell you how much fun it was to replace a starter on the truck with headers in a parking lot with limited tools.

rb70383

09-09-2002, 12:51 PM

See if the rear tranny mount is bad. It can cause the tail shaft to wobble around seeming like a bad u-joint. Did we replace that when we swapped the motor in? :dunno: also make sure the driveshaft is noticeable (sp) bent, or dinged.

rb70383

09-09-2002, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by "CrazyMoparGirl"

:nono: you should have done that before you bolted the engine on :D

SHADDUP :asshole: :doh: :blackeye:
IF only...............

BIG_Truck_Driver

09-09-2002, 04:38 PM

I think we did the tranny mount, I know we did the motor mounts.
also it looks like at least one of the torque converter bolts is missing.

leadfootedfool

09-09-2002, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by "speed_daemon1"

I think we did the tranny mount, I know we did the motor mounts.
also it looks like at least one of the torque converter bolts is missing.

Thats always good for a nice smooth idle.

rb70383

09-09-2002, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by "speed_daemon1"

I think we did the tranny mount, I know we did the motor mounts.
also it looks like at least one of the torque converter bolts is missing.

Hmmmm, not good, regardless that brian thinks it makes a good smooth idle :P Make sure no others are backing out. Cnn get nasty quick if one hits the block. Check the u-joints also. And/Or rev the engine kinda slowly up to the approx~ rpm at 50? and see if it comes back, if so, prolly the tq converter area. See if the TQCovert threw a weight also. I hate tracing vibes :x :verysad:

BIG_Truck_Driver

09-09-2002, 08:30 PM

I don't have time for this thing to be falling apart right now, I need to buy another honda so I can have reliable transportation again :-P

mpbiv

09-09-2002, 08:35 PM

In my opinion once you start taking stuff apart its all downhill.

flybyuin2.2

09-09-2002, 08:56 PM

can't find my thread gauge :x too many tools and no room for it all :lol:

leadfootedfool

09-09-2002, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by "speed_daemon1"

I don't have time for this thing to be falling apart right now, I need to buy another honda so I can have reliable transportation again :-P

I think this deserves a Nelson Muntz HA HA!!

flybyuin2.2

09-09-2002, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by "leadfootedfool"

I don't have time for this thing to be falling apart right now, I need to buy another honda so I can have reliable transportation again :-P

I think this deserves a Nelson Muntz HA HA!!

:lol: reliable and cheap=TDodge was at a J/Y today and saw a Turbo Van with 322,000 miles :o probably has many miles left it most likely needs a garrett to replace that mitsu turbo 8)
ok Honda's have proven to be reliable when not abused :wink:

BIG_Truck_Driver

09-10-2002, 12:22 AM

it was sort of a joke, sorry if you didn't get it.

CrazyMoparGirl

09-10-2002, 12:27 AM

Walter ass has been saved by Dodge too many times for him not to know better :lol:

whore

09-10-2002, 02:54 AM

.808. do you need the actual thread size? Or just what size hole you can put it thru?

rb70383

09-10-2002, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by "whore"

.808. do you need the actual thread size? Or just what size hole you can put it thru?
Thread size. Gonna hit home depot for a couple more to bolt the engine to my make shift stand. I know they are roughly 9/16 in dia for the hole. (15mm)

BIG_Truck_Driver

09-11-2002, 02:47 PM

god damnit all to hell, drove the truck for about 20 minutes last night and blew up another starter. I hate my truck! Time for some heli coil shit, anyone ever use this stuff? how does it work?

CrazyMoparGirl

09-11-2002, 09:37 PM

808 used it on the Barracuda head, call him and talk to him he'll tell ya all about it.

BIG_Truck_Driver

09-11-2002, 10:59 PM

they don't sell it in a big enough thread for the starter bolt at discount so I bought a longer bolt and a nut, this should be entertaining.

CrazyMoparGirl

09-12-2002, 12:36 AM

http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=15623271&prmenbr=5806&usrcommgrpid=

mpbiv

09-12-2002, 12:39 AM

Looks like a normal tap to me, so why is it called a helicoil?

CrazyMoparGirl

09-12-2002, 12:59 AM

It's a kit with a "special" tap. 1st you have to drill out the hole to clear the old threads 2nd you use the "special" tap to cut new threads. The Heli coil itself looks kinda like a spring that threads into the new threads you cut. But on the inside of it it is the correct threads for the threads you had to repair. It's almost like a resleeve for threads. (The reason for the special tap is it is the same thread as the thread you are fixing but at a thicker diameter to allow the heli coil to thread)

BIG_Truck_Driver

09-12-2002, 11:08 AM

that was like 20 bucks if I remember correctly from looking at it at 7am.
and it was just the tap!
fuck that, it's nut and bolt time.