Ok so my builder put together the block without the oil jets installed....so tonight I went to try and install them while the motor is on a engine stand and I was on my back under the motor. I got 2 in ok, but the other two I thought were threading and I went in the first few (maybe 3-4 threads) and then felt it getting tight too fast.

I backed out the bolts and the threads were definately cross threading...now I have NO idea what to do. I can't believe a experienced builder wouldn't have thought of this. What can I do? I might try a thread chaser but I am not sure this is going to work at this point. What happens if no oil jets are there and the hole is left wide open?

 

just tap it with the same thread, then chase it. should be fine.

 

hmm I guess. But with the crank in there its hard to get the 100% right angle...

 

You cant leave the hole open, you could plug the holes and not run the oil squirters.

 

Why the hell were you on your back if its on an engine stand?

 

how will I plug them if the threads are messed up?

I was on my back because it I turned the motor upside down it would be harder to keep the bolts inthe socket without falling out?

 

wow.

 

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