22-06-2020, 02:41 PM
(22-06-2020, 01:04 PM)Rpm Wrote: Hey Zeto, Think The bloke is looking to rinse me of money. My own fault should have put the manifold on before using block and tackle. It was going so well. Think this little car doesn't want me to drive it but loves having money spent on him /her. Thanks for the heads up everyone regarding spark erosion procedure.
RPM
I have replaced broken manifold studs 'in situ' on a couple of occasions. I even have a couple of specially cut down drill bits to get in straight with the drill. Fortunately, I have a small Black and Decker D500 drill that will just fit into the engine compartment, but I have also recently acquired a right angled drill attachment for the big drill, should I ever need to do similar jobs in the future. Carefully centre punch the stud in the middle, drill out with a 1/8th inch drill as a pilot. Drill to size with a 7/32 in drill and tap out the hole (1/4BSF).