erickk120

Ok, I was using a cheap torque wrench to tighten the bolt I had it set at 106 inch lbs, or so I thought. I tighten bolt, the wrench clicks, then I check the other two bigger bolts that hold the tube and re double check the O ring bolt one more time, it keep threading so at this point I'm thinking hu! Needs a bit more then I thought, it can't happen to me right? no way! nop, Dang bolt stripped. I will be honest I was devastated but then I figured I might as well try to heli coil it right? but I also realized the pump has two bolt holes so I figured if I grinded the tab and flipped the Tubes bracket to the other side I could bolt it in that one. So I ran to home depot and got me a decent 70 dollar torq wrench and it felt much nicer and gentle when I tightened it to the other side. My question is if what I did is a valid option or should I go back and rethread the stripped hole? The opposite side hole feels sturdy and it was flush with the pump so what are your thoughts on this? I will never ever use cheap torque wrenches ever again!

I wanted to show you guys my luck!

Karlw

iTrader: (5)

Tap it to the next size if there is room.

erickk120

I've been thinking about it, idk how or if there is going to be room to use the drill without taking the pump out of the block. So, do you think using the opposite bolt hole to hold it isn't a good idea? Here is how it goes but I stripped mine so its in the opposite side as shown in this pic I just turned the bracket to the other side.

Che70velle

iTrader: (6)

Improved Racing makes a part that is designed to use the other hole. Part #EGM-500. I stripped a hole on a pump, and used this with no problems.

erickk120

Awesome, that is just what I need! Thank you.

ImprovedRacing

I've done that before too. I drilled and tapped it to M8 (I think) and used a larger screw, then used our pickup tube clamp on the other side for extra insurance.

I would still use both holes if you can. If you have the pan off it shouldn't be a problem to drill and tap it, just be very careful about the shavings.

erickk120

Hahahaha, I feel better that I'm not alone in this, I torqued mine to 106 inch lbs and it clicked, I doubled checked again to make sure and it kept on screwing a bit more until it snapped the threads. I will try to go to a bigger bolt and use the brace to have it bolted to both hol es, solid advice thanks!

RB04Av

I'd suggest using a Heli-Coil and the correct size bolt, NOT enlarging it. It'll get REAL thin around there if you try to drill it out.

106 in-lb is about 9 ft-lbs... not very tight at all. Actual number is probably 12 n-m; rounds off pretty close to 106 in-lbs.

warriorpluto

iTrader: (2)

So does lock tight go on the bolt or no?

Che70velle

iTrader: (6)

I don’t use it in this application. Properly torqued, it won’t go anywhere.

gagliano7

Many have done the grind and use bolt in other hole. People usually do this for easier access to the bolt when reinstalling tube. You will be fine.


Goto 10:30

slarsen47

Holley 302-2 oil pan pickup tubes use both bolts. My impression is that many people blame the "O" ring when it might be the pressure relief. Anyone change relief springs to increase oil pressure?


Excellent informative video.

G Atsma

It's easier to shim the spring to the desired pressure.

Old Geezer

iTrader: (3)

The o'ring not seating? Check the tube support stand fit at the flange.
I've seen several that when the nut is tightened, the tube twists. The "foot" of the support is not sitting flat.
I always use a "girdle" on the 2nd bolt.