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Originally Posted by ShMooveS2k,Dec 13 2007, 01:18 AM
so this wobbly joint is like a stiffer universal joint? so should i just tape my unijoint to keep it a little stiffer. thanks for the help im going to keep on tryin tomorrow
before I did this I bought everything... wobbles, flex shafts and universal joints.
I tried them all when installing the banjo bolts...
the wobble worked best for me. but id suggest gettting all those things anyway, cause it takes alot of the frustration away... (switching back and forth with the tools)
thanks for the help ima go look into the wobble extension because ive been trin with the flex shaft and the very unstable universal joint hasnt been workin. ill update later on today with my results.
anyone still know the difference in accuracy from using a step down on 1/2in drive to 3/8drive while torquing. i dont see any and as long as im not manipulating the angle all should be well correct?
I did as hecash suggested and wrapped a layer of electrical tape around my universal joint. That gave it enough stiffness to line up the bolt properly. Take your time and get it right.
Once it's threaded in properly, use a correctly sized torque wrench. Absolutely do not use a 1/2" drive as they do not work well at the low setting you need. My preference would be to use a 1/4" drive unit, but if you do be careful not to confuse inch-pounds with foot-pounds.
yes, be careful and take your time... one person did this recently and stripped the threads. I'm pretty sure he needed to get a new block because of the unusual thread pattern
Originally Posted by Soul Coughing,Dec 13 2007, 10:10 AM
yes, be careful and take your time... one person did this recently and stripped the threads. I'm pretty sure he needed to get a new block because of the unusual thread pattern
whoa whoa how do i tell if the threads get stripped i dont see any shavings i put a magnet there to check and nothing
so basically my only good chance is to get this wobbly socket? i tried the tape thing on the universal joint it keeps it stiff but when i try to screw it in it just falls off
when you torque something, you get the best readings towards the middle of the torque wrenchs usefull range.
I wouldnt use a 1/2 inch wrench to torque 12footlbs... I used a 3/8inch wrench
Very good advice here.
The torque on this bolt is ultra critical. Not tight enough will cause it to come loose, causing major engine damage due to a drop in oil pressure.
Overtightening will crush the oil jet and affect the spray pattern, and possibly crack the jet.
I'd estimate a 1/2 drive torque wrench set to 12 ft-lbs will put you at about 20 ft-lbs or more and do tremendous damage. Chances are it wont even work/click and you will immediately strip the engine block. It is very unaccurate at the low end of it's range.
1/2 drive torque wrenches should never be used on ANY little bolts like these.
I didn't see any good pics of the jets themselves, so:
Left: oil jet bolt
Middle: oil jet, with oil jet bolt inside (as it sits in the engine. note the round button sticking off of the jet, which must fit into a hole in the block)
right: jet laying on it's side with no bolt
12-13-2007, 06:08 AM
