350BANSHEE350 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 pretty much what the tittle says scared to screw up the trads .. im going to be using a hand drill how hard is it to screw it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 it's not hard to do... & if you have someboby to watch ya to make you have the drill streight do that to make ya feel better ...make sure you take the carb apart 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassbanshee479 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 you tryin to drill for the tors kit?? if you are its not that big of a deal! just go slow and makes sure you do not ram the drill into the other side of the carb when it breaks threw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 pretty much what the tittle saysscared to screw up the trads .. im going to be using a hand drill how hard is it to screw it up? Using a drill press and a fixture makes such operations less scarey. The drilling is the easy part. The tapping is the hard part. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshee Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Little hint, put a broom handle or something inside the carb so if you go through fast you wont ding the inside of the carb with the drill bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Little hint, put a broom handle or something inside the carb so if you go through fast you wont ding the inside of the carb with the drill bit. That's a great suggestion. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I would not tap using a drill. You should get a tapping handle and start the threads slowly by hand. That way you will have a little more control. If you get the tap cocked with the drill and pull the trigger you will cross thread really quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350BANSHEE350 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 well the drilling im not worried about i just dont know how to tap .. where do i get a taping tool? could i use a bench grinder to grind down the boss fr the nuts on the idle screws? i just dont want to screw up the threads for tapping!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshee Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I used a flat file to take down the bosses, and the tap should come with the TORS removal kit you got, and the tool to hold the tap is at any auto parts store. Be sure to use lots of oil when tapping, and go slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Because the hole already exists, you're just punching it all the way through, this is very easy to do. As said, put a small screwdriver handle, wooden dowel or something in the carb so you don't nick the other side. I've done plenty removals with a hand drill and a open end/box end wrench or small adjustable... Make sure you use WD40 or other lube/cutting agent when taping it...aluminum is very soft stuff. I highly recommend disassembling the WHOLE carb removing all the brass. Any of those shavings can plug the small holes in a jet and leave you second guessing yourself for a long time. I use an angle grinder with a scotchbrite pad to sand down and flatten the boss out, then drill and tap it. Use hot soapy water to clean them, and compressed air to blow it all out. Take your time, really...it's no big deal. If you are really, really that nervous about it, PM me...and you can send them to me. No charge, just pay for shipping to and from me, I'll have them both done in less than an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350BANSHEE350 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 well is there a certain presure to tap them like does it just pull itself through the whole like how does it stay the same mm of threading? my carbs are off and all im just waiting on the kit which i well get for christmas im just so worried about tapping them i have no clue how it works . i know what to d just dont want to screw it up so could i use a bench grinder for the bosses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 You can use a bench grinder as well, CAREFULLY....the left carb is a bear because of the fuel inlet being so close. The tap cuts new threads in the aluminium...just a soft, steady...easy pressure. Aluminium is so soft, it cuts threads like butter... Remember, once you get it started, 1/2 turn in, back it out...you'll feel the resistance when cutting new threads, and it'll be totally opposite when you're backing it out to clean the already cut threads.. Honestly, no big deal...just use caution and clean them very, very thoroughly when done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350BANSHEE350 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 okay thanks guys my confidence level went up a noch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Yeah, what he said ^. Once the threads have been started (1.5 to 2 full turns) the tap will just pull itself thru while you turn it. No need to add any pressure after the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 You can use a bench grinder as well, CAREFULLY....the left carb is a bear because of the fuel inlet being so close. Remember, once you get it started, 1/2 turn in, back it out...you'll feel the resistance when cutting new threads, and it'll be totally opposite when you're backing it out to clean the already cut threads.. This can be very important. I like the broom handle idea. You can feel the crunching when doing the tap. That's done by hand not a drill. When you feel extra resistance back it out some so the metal can clean out of the tap. dajogejr is right ... in and out... smooth and steady... you know the drill... do you have kids. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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