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Pinz Manifold

Boelt63A

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So I broke off a manifold stud and buggered it up a bit. I then took it to a local muffler shop who got the stud out and replaced it. They assured me the stud was in there just fine. That stud is now road debris somewhere. I am intent on fixing this myself and have the correct Timesert kit, but need to drill a the hole straight and square. This is the #3 cylinder. Any suggestions?
 

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dc3coyote

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Boelt I think you may be in for a project. Normally I would say use a magnetic drill press, I think you may have to just take it easy and be carefull.
 

Boelt63A

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I was thinking about having a jig fabbed up to bolt in place on he existing stud with a tubular extension to keep the drill square to the cylinder head but that in itself might be a project. Pulling the engine and taking the head off would probably be best but I sure don't want to undertake that project!!
 

Boelt63A

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Joe, that is what I have been thinking . Sort of like an exhaust flange with a short section of tube over one hole to keep the drill bit straight. O could bolt it in place and use it as a jig.
 

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You don't need the tubing. Rule of thumb is one times dia. is good for a temp. guide. Just position the guide over the hole and lock in place with a nut, then drill it. Tap it by hand, use aguide block if you need to. DO IT you will be fine.Joe P.M. me if you need more details. Joe
 

Boelt63A

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Well it lasted 5 months. Now it is apparent that I need to have this welded up and retapped.

Anyone know what the cylinder head on a pinz is made out of??

I expect it needs TIG welded. Both places I checked with asked me what it was made of and I didn't know.
 
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