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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:09 am Post subject: M38 Heat Riser Issue |
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Hey all,
While attempting to install (missing) a heat riser spring limiter, I twisted off the bolt head of the mount bolt. I drilled it out and then attempted to "easy out" it...and #@$%@ if I didn't break the easy out in the hole. See pic.
My question, is what is the worst case scenario if I do not hook up the heat riser? just let the flapper flap or tie the weight one way or another. I wish not to have to purchase new entire intake and exhaust manifolds. The one I have is welded together. Also, living in the south, I don't plan to drive it in the cold months.
Mark R
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Joined: May 30, 2014 Posts: 3447 Location: Texas Hill Country
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16256 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:21 am Post subject: |
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I do not understand why the arse that invented them ever called them "Easy" outs. I do not use them. Any rate the best choice at this point is the trip to a machinist.
In the illustration above that broken fastener needed to be drilled out a bit further so the larger diameter section of the easy out would have been deeper engaged. You should have only half of what is remaining od the bolt thickness in that photo.
The risk in allowing the flapper to bounce around is engine damage and / or loss of power. _________________ Wes K
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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys...I may try to use the broken easyout and bolt remains to spot weld the spring bracket to the manifold to get it installed. then at a later date when the rebuild is complete and I come across some extra cash, I'll replace the two manifolds. I'll spend my money now on the much needed missing parts...gas tank, alternator, starter, oil filter assy, radiator, etc. |
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wesk Site Administrator
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MarkR1951M38 Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:27 am Post subject: |
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You have a good point there Wes, thanks for the brain jar |
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oilleaker1 Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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I hope you realize that you've caused pain for the rest of us with that photo. At least you can carry to the machine shop and get it pulled out. John |
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