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beady replied to the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head?.To follow up, I used the expanding back tap mentioned above and it worked. I wasn’t able to get either a low profile thread chaser or... -
beady reacted to Ricko1966's post in the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head? with
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Grease on the chaser should collect the chips. I do start them with no plug in them though for just a second. -
beady reacted to Grit dog's post in the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head? with Like.
That’s a good idea. I’m lazy so I’d clean it up then start the engine with an open hole and let it blow out any debris hopefully. That...
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beady reacted to Bennyt's post in the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head? with Like.
All good advice here. One additional thing I do is put the engine on exhaust stroke and put an open airline in the exhaust pipe so any...
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beady replied to the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head?.I just ordered a regular, tight clearance thread chaser and also a “back tap” which you insert to the good threads, expand, and back...
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beady reacted to Ricko1966's post in the thread ‘87 454 R20 eye watering exhaust w/ windows down with Like.
Depends on how bad you buggered the threads,they make a thread chaser for plug holes,grease it,screw it in ,unscrew it. Easy peazy. As...
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beady replied to the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head?.Is that deep enough/has enough clearance to get a socket on that hex and fit into the opening in the head? I thought I read ppl saying...
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beady reacted to Goldie Driver's post in the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head? with Like.
My first thought would be a tool like this from a local parts store. Get the thread cleaned up and rock and roll ...
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beady posted the thread Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head? in Tech Discussion.Was installing a DUI distributor, coil, wires, and plugs. Got distributor and coil installed and old plugs out. Started installing new...
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beady replied to the thread ‘87 454 R20 eye watering exhaust w/ windows down.just pulled them today actually. Most looked pretty good. A couple were nasty and oily though. They did NOT all look black with...
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beady replied to the thread ‘87 454 R20 eye watering exhaust w/ windows down.Thanks, I actually bought a 3-wire o2 sensor for my OBS that had true duals also, but the truck got hit before I installed it. Still...
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beady reacted to Redfish's post in the thread ‘87 454 R20 eye watering exhaust w/ windows down with Like.
The Check Engine Light is actually a Service Engine Soon Light. It is in the bottom right side of the Speedometer. My camera sucks so...
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beady posted the thread Can you let AC flush sit in lines and hoses and blow it out later? in Heat & AC.So I’m replacing most the the AC stuff in my ‘87 suburban R20 with rear air. Condenser, front evaporator, compressor, dryer, rear...
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beady replied to the thread Vintage Air Gen V (5) or replace existing compressor, etc., for 1987 R20 Suburban?.I ended up using an Adele style clamp from the hardware store. Still not finished with everything, so not sure how it’ll work long...
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beady reacted to kapitein's post in the thread Rear AC Evap core & blower motor wheels. 86 Burb with Like.
Ordered Friday afternoon, arrived on an another continent Monday morning. Love it. Hope it fits :)
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