What size drill bit to drill alt hole on block?

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08-18-2012, 11:30 AM

Builtz71

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What size drill bit to drill alt hole on block?

I'm needing to know what size bit you guys used,to drill the alt hole out on a lq4 block?...thanks

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08-18-2012, 11:51 AM

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I think drill bit sized needed is 8.5mm or 11/32 for a M10X1.5 tap.

Google metric drill/tap chart and you should find your answer.

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08-18-2012, 03:13 PM

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I think drill bit sized needed is 8.5mm or 11/32 for a M10X1.5 tap.

Google metric drill/tap chart and you should find your answer.

Cool,thanks man!

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08-18-2012, 08:43 PM

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Be sure to bolt your alt up, and use it as a guide, or build a jig, that way everything lines up right.

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08-18-2012, 09:15 PM

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The actual drill bit for that tap is a "r"

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