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post May 12 2008, 08:09 AM
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Edit: up date: I just removed the last stud from my "S" block. I'm sending this one to the machine shop tomorrow.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I followed the broken stud thread closely. That was some pretty creative stuff. Too bad none of it worked; I thought sure tapping for a left handed bolt would work.

Glad you got that last stud out. There's probably an immutable law of reality surrounding the obstinance of the last stud or bolt to be removed.


I can't say the process was entirely flawed. It was a partial success in that I was able to drill, tap and install the left hand thread stuff. Where this failed was the size of the cap head. While trying to turn the broken bolt the allen wrench was flexing and eventually slipped and slightly rounded the hex hole in the cap head. I think if I would have drilled and tapped up to the next size I could have won. It was a good experiment and I learned alot.

I may still bring this block in to the machine shop and give them a shot at it but for now I have a block I can use so I'm at least able to move forward.
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post May 12 2008, 09:00 AM
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I was gonna vote that you go back ti drilling and tapping, just go all the way up the the inner thread dimenion of the hole.

Then, worst case is you run a real tap in there to clean up the threads.

Seems like there is a material mismatch between the type of steel alloy and the aluminum that created a pretty stubborn connection.

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post Jul 7 2008, 09:28 PM
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Alien update. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) It's been awhile.

I still have a block at the machine shop. They will be boring it out from 4.7 to 5.0 With my 300 hp euro spec "S" heads and spyder this is an easy 50 HP gain.

The used pistons I purchased were not the best, so I have been searching for better ones. I just received 5 more used ones from another great 928 guy. I dropped them off at the shop today. So with any kind of luck I'll have a block in a couple of weeks.

Stay tuned.
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post Jul 7 2008, 09:57 PM
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I think we've been abducted or are in some kind of time warp...
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post Jul 7 2008, 10:31 PM
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I think we've been abducted or are in some kind of time warp...


Ya, kind of like an episode of the Twilight Zone.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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post Jul 7 2008, 10:38 PM
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Funny, our threads have a zillion views and neither of us have a car that runs. Ha.
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post Jul 7 2008, 10:54 PM
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OMG! Sandy and I are LOA's OFF (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Hey! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Jul 8 2008, 07:39 AM
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Okay... I just read throught this entire thread. A 'normal' person might ask why would anyone put themselves through something like this. And the mere fact that they have to ask that, is reason enough why they will never understand. I fully "get it". Keep up the good work. Your perserverence will pay off, and we will all rejoice.
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post Jul 8 2008, 07:45 AM
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Mine runs. Sort of.

Is the midwest some kind of black hole for mutant 914's-

A your 928 powered car.
Chappy's amazing flat 6 turbo.
Bill's LS1 v8.
My turbo type IV. (sure, you can't turbo a 914, yah right)

Hmmm...........
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post Jul 8 2008, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Jul 7 2008, 08:38 PM) *

Funny, our threads have a zillion views and neither of us have a car that runs. Ha.



I'm going to pour oil into mine this weekend and turn it over to check the starter/adapterplate/ring-gear combo and to make sure the oilpump gets primed. I may beat both of you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Jul 28 2008, 03:57 PM
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Just an FYI: I see Paul is getting closer, and chappy has his car running now, so I'm feeling kind of sorry for myself. So, I went to the machine shop to see if my block was done. It ws bored out from 4.7 to 5.0 but I still need to have valve reliefs cut in 3 pistons. I'm getting closer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

ottoX914, cool project!
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post Jul 28 2008, 04:53 PM
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Just an FYI: I see Paul is getting closer, and chappy has his car running now, so I'm feeling kind of sorry for myself. So, I went to the machine shop to see if my block was done. It ws bored out from 4.7 to 5.0 but I still need to have valve reliefs cut in 3 pistons. I'm getting closer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

ottoX914, cool project!


4.7 to 5.0 ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) It's hard to belive that there is that much material in the block to open the bores that much. Dem gonna b big pistons!
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post Jul 28 2008, 05:15 PM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Jul 7 2008, 09:38 PM) *

Funny, our threads have a zillion views and neither of us have a car that runs. Ha.


I have no idea what you're takin about... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jul 28 2008, 06:28 PM
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Funny, our threads have a zillion views and neither of us have a car that runs. Ha.


I have no idea what you're takin about... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Jul 28 2008, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix-MN @ Jul 28 2008, 06:53 PM) *

4.7 to 5.0 ? It's hard to belive that there is that much material in the block to open the bores that much. Dem gonna b big pistons!

Well, there are 8 of them...

4,7l 97x78.90
5,0l 100x78.90

3mm overbore - call it 0.125"

The 911 went from 2,0 to just shy of 3,0 before they needed to increase the cylinder stud spacing...
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post Jul 28 2008, 09:48 PM
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QUOTE(ArtechnikA @ Jul 28 2008, 04:58 PM) *

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4.7 to 5.0 ? It's hard to belive that there is that much material in the block to open the bores that much. Dem gonna b big pistons!

Well, there are 8 of them...

4,7l 97x78.90
5,0l 100x78.90

3mm overbore - call it 0.125"

The 911 went from 2,0 to just shy of 3,0 before they needed to increase the cylinder stud spacing...


Ya, it's alot. My machine shop guy was freaking out watching the boring machine cut the Alusil. He said he had to set it up and walk away while the machine was running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 3mm = 0.118" in diameter, which means wall thickness is decreased 1.5mm = 0.059".
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post Sep 7 2008, 10:02 PM
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We just had another hail storm here last week. Needless to say I am now up to my ass in work again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I honestly could see the light of day before the storm. Oh well, I guess there's worse problems to have.

I spent as much time on the engine as I could today. I needed a mental break and this was a nice diversion. All the studs were removed from the block by the machine shop with one of those stud extractor tools that crush the threads where the nuts thread on to secure the ladder. (the ladder is the bottom half of the block) I started to run a chaser over the damaged threads. After trying a couple of the nuts on the chased threads I could still feel the damage on the threads.

I decided to remove the studs from a junk block I have. I use the double nut method and heat the block to release the locktite. This took about 3 hours. So, I still need to chase the locktite left in my new block, but I hope to have a short block by the end of next weekend.

BTW: I still don't have my three pistons back from the guy that is supposed to fly cut the valve reliefs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Sep 7 2008, 11:18 PM
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Dont ya hate the waiting kids......... Me and millions like me want proof of the Alien's existence only then can we be sure it is amongst us.
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post Sep 8 2008, 04:51 PM
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Damn good to see YOU finally working on the car again.

I trimmed up my fenders today...laid out a box beam for the tops of the fenders...then roofed the house a bit more.

Looks like two more bundles and I am DONE....yipee (damn tall ass house...what were they thinking)

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