DopeyTripod Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 just like it says guys. what do i do now?? I was taking the tors off, drilld thru the carbs and was threading the new hole, FUCKIN tap broke about .25 of the way out. whats a brotha to do now?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Hex* Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 your gonna have to buy a screw remover bit i think its you best bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DopeyTripod Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 your gonna have to buy a screw remover bit i think its you best bet link?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1Inferno Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 the tap is hardned steel the carb is aluminum how did you break it? and you CAN NOT drill the tap without screwing up the carb they make broken tap removers like THIS HERE to get it out ive used small nails and vise grips before too but that tap is too small. Im just curious on how you broke it, did you you drop it or somthing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DopeyTripod Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 the tap is hardned steel the carb is aluminum how did you break it? and you CAN NOT drill the tap without screwing up the carb they make broken tap removers like THIS HERE to get it out ive used small nails and vise grips before too but that tap is too small. Im just curious on how you broke it, did you you drop it or somthing? I bought the kit from VITOS. never dropped or anything. just a POP! the broke off. I wasnt the one tapping it. my engine builder was, (20+ years). he said I'm pretty much fucked, must off got a bad tap. he said tryin to get it out cuz it was in deep was gonna mess it up anyway. now I need a new right side carb. UNLESS you guys kno how to fix my prob. thanks for the link. I'm gonna show this to him 2morrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1Inferno Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 well like i said its aluminum even a bad tap should have striped it first. and tht tool is for NOT messing up the threads. i have NEVER snaped a tap in aluminum i have striped it many times. call vitos and tell them you need a carb because their crap broke. ot get the tool and get it out. But id be after vitos because if the hole was the proper size ther is no way in hell that tap should have broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Was he running the tap dry? You should always use cutting oil or at least some wd-40 when tapping. turn tap in 1 turn back out 1/2 turn until all the way in. Most of the time a broken tap is operator error. sorry man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Was he running the tap dry? You should always use cutting oil or at least some wd-40 when tapping. turn tap in 1 turn back out 1/2 turn until all the way in. Most of the time a broken tap is operator error. sorry man. Exactly. And most of the time you're better off finding a new/used one because you'll destroy the carb getting the tap out, I've never seen an extractor that'll touch a tap...you gotta be reaaaal careful with those little fuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 i got 3 sets of stockers with the tors removed. call john 215 880 1990. if you wanna buy a set. if your builder did it it is his responsability to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawiking Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 i got 3 sets of stockers with the tors removed. call john 215 880 1990. if you wanna buy a set. if your builder did it it is his responsability to remove it. lol !!! i was about to post... call nyuk(john) he always has what u need !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DopeyTripod Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 well guys, thanks for the info. I just broke down and bought 34mm pj's for her this mornin' :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhc500 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Yeah, I would be on that builders ass followed by Vito's thereafter! Hardend Steel taps dont snap in aluminium bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellracing2 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Yeah, I would be on that builders ass followed by Vito's thereafter! Hardend Steel taps dont snapin aluminium bro... If thier run thru dry they will ! thats a small tap with lots of resistance when used dry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flotek Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) when this happens most people think your screwed but with the right machine that hardened tap can easily and quickly be desintagrated with out any heat warpage or harm to the fine soft aluminum threads , this machine is called ram EDM Edited August 25, 2008 by flotek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magz Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 If thier run thru dry they will ! thats a small tap with lots of resistance when used dry . thats why i use this when i tap anything... frictions a bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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