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captaintaytay · 04-21-2015, 10:33 PM

I was drilling out a frozen rusted broken distributor bolt and went to far with the drill bit and now I have water coming from the distributor mounting hole.
$#&*@ Is my block toast?

J Franklin · 04-21-2015, 10:42 PM

JB Weld?

Drbrown · 04-21-2015, 10:45 PM

I'm sure a Ford Barner' here has an easy solution, but can't resist - "You just invented a water cooled/heated distributor.

captaintaytay · 04-21-2015, 10:50 PM

Doesn't look good threads are gone.

Old Col · 04-22-2015, 12:49 AM

....no big drama,once the fountain dries up, clean up the thread and instal a carby threaded stud in the hole with some sealant on it,then just use a nut on top to secure the distributor.....if you've mangled the thread,go to the next size up and tap the hole to suit.

captaintaytay · 04-22-2015, 02:51 AM

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Took a crude picture of hole on block. Red arrow.

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big job · 04-22-2015, 03:08 AM

Go with what Old Col said. In fact a stud is better.

dumb person · 04-22-2015, 03:22 AM

Might be why the bolt was rusted up.

51 MERC-CT · 04-22-2015, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captaintaytay

Doesn't look good threads are gone.

There is not supposed to be any hole in the block threaded or otherwise.
The threaded hole is supposed to be in the head only.
Suggest you tap the hole for an allen type pipe plug to set in as deep as possible with the appropriate sealer then grind the plug down to appox. .040 above deck if required (the head gasket will hold the head .055+ above deck)
Repair threaded hole in head as required.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 04-22-2015, 05:48 AM

If that's all I had to worry about I'd be a million air. Plug the hole in the block, repair the thread in the head. Piece of cake. Walt

BILL WZOREK · 04-22-2015, 06:34 AM

X2 what 51 MERC- CT & Walt said !!

chap52 · 04-22-2015, 06:53 AM

Working from memory here...possibility of DUH moment.
I believe that when I received my new GM modified distributor from "Bubba's" it came with a suggestion to replace the stock dist. bolt with a threaded stud. I found this to be a lot easier to work with then the old bolt system.
I would tap it out, install a stud and if need be drill the hole on the hold down tab to fit the stud...done deal.
We all understand the initial panic when we "oops" a project. Take a deep breath and enjoy making it work.

34PKUP · 04-22-2015, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chap52

Working from memory here...possibility of DUH moment.
I believe that when I received my new GM modified distributor from "Bubba's" it came with a suggestion to replace the stock dist. bolt with a threaded stud. I found this to be a lot easier to work with then the old bolt system.
I would tap it out, install a stud and if need be drill the hole on the hold down tab to fit the stud...done deal.
We all understand the initial panic when we "oops" a project. Take a deep breath and enjoy making it work.

Obviously you have a flawed memory. The threaded hole is supposed to be in the head and not the block.

Ronnie · 04-22-2015, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

If that's all I had to worry about I'd be a million air. Plug the hole in the block, repair the thread in the head. Piece of cake. Walt

Yup a very easy repair. Drill and tap block for a pipe plug.Then repair head and you are done.

R

Ol' Ron · 04-22-2015, 09:05 AM

Ain't this a great forum????

captaintaytay · 04-22-2015, 10:04 AM

Thank you gentlemen I appreciate all the information.
I'm going to plug the hole, just was concerned about metal shavings when drilling and tapping getting inside block. The head is the easy part.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 04-22-2015, 10:34 AM

I guess i can see that happening. Drill thru the head hole into the block to find water.
Redo the head and plug the block.

zzlegend · 04-22-2015, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Ain't this a great forum????

Yep.

That it is.

captaintaytay · 04-22-2015, 10:56 AM

Thank everyone, I will let you know when I get it done, and maybe a question or two along the way.

Rand · 04-22-2015, 09:02 PM

Could be worse... when I snapped off my dizzy bolt I removed the head to make the repair and snapped off 3 head bolts =(
I was able to fix that with the engine still in the car thanks to a link I found on Reds Heads Web site. Good luck
Randy

04-21-2015, 10:33 PM	#1
captaintaytay Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 33	8ba nightmare I was drilling out a frozen rusted broken distributor bolt and went to far with the drill bit and now I have water coming from the distributor mounting hole. $#&*@ Is my block toast? __________________ Really, I'm Trying

04-21-2015, 10:42 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,966	Re: 8ba nightmare JB Weld?

04-21-2015, 10:45 PM	#3
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: 8ba nightmare I'm sure a Ford Barner' here has an easy solution, but can't resist - "You just invented a water cooled/heated distributor.

04-21-2015, 10:50 PM	#4
captaintaytay Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 33	Re: 8ba nightmare Doesn't look good threads are gone. __________________ Really, I'm Trying

04-22-2015, 12:49 AM	#5
Old Col Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Croydon ,Victoria,Australia Posts: 107	Re: 8ba nightmare ....no big drama,once the fountain dries up, clean up the thread and instal a carby threaded stud in the hole with some sealant on it,then just use a nut on top to secure the distributor.....if you've mangled the thread,go to the next size up and tap the hole to suit.

04-22-2015, 02:51 AM	#6
captaintaytay Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 33	Re: 8ba nightmare Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Took a crude picture of hole on block. Red arrow. Click here Snapshot_20150422_2.JPG __________________ Really, I'm Trying

04-22-2015, 03:08 AM	#7
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: 8ba nightmare Go with what Old Col said. In fact a stud is better.

04-22-2015, 03:22 AM	#8
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: 8ba nightmare Might be why the bolt was rusted up. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

04-22-2015, 05:48 AM	#10
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: 8ba nightmare If that's all I had to worry about I'd be a million air. Plug the hole in the block, repair the thread in the head. Piece of cake. Walt

04-22-2015, 06:34 AM	#11
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: 8ba nightmare X2 what 51 MERC- CT & Walt said !!

04-22-2015, 06:53 AM	#12
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: 8ba nightmare Working from memory here...possibility of DUH moment. I believe that when I received my new GM modified distributor from "Bubba's" it came with a suggestion to replace the stock dist. bolt with a threaded stud. I found this to be a lot easier to work with then the old bolt system. I would tap it out, install a stud and if need be drill the hole on the hold down tab to fit the stud...done deal. We all understand the initial panic when we "oops" a project. Take a deep breath and enjoy making it work.

04-22-2015, 09:05 AM	#15
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,861	Re: 8ba nightmare Ain't this a great forum????

04-22-2015, 10:04 AM	#16
captaintaytay Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 33	Re: 8ba nightmare Thank you gentlemen I appreciate all the information. I'm going to plug the hole, just was concerned about metal shavings when drilling and tapping getting inside block. The head is the easy part. __________________ Really, I'm Trying

04-22-2015, 10:34 AM	#17
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: 8ba nightmare I guess i can see that happening. Drill thru the head hole into the block to find water. Redo the head and plug the block. __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

04-22-2015, 10:56 AM	#19
captaintaytay Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 33	Re: 8ba nightmare Thank everyone, I will let you know when I get it done, and maybe a question or two along the way. __________________ Really, I'm Trying

04-22-2015, 09:02 PM	#20
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	Re: 8ba nightmare Could be worse... when I snapped off my dizzy bolt I removed the head to make the repair and snapped off 3 head bolts =( I was able to fix that with the engine still in the car thanks to a link I found on Reds Heads Web site. Good luck Randy