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Started by lasvegas69charg, November 09, 2012, 09:57:48 AM

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lasvegas69charg

November 09, 2012, 09:57:48 AM
I was installing my transmission mount and one of the bolts is stripped. What are my options? I was thinking about heli coil or go bigger.
69 dodge charger 383/727/3.55 (my dad is the original owner-matching number) stroked to a 496😉

Nacho-RT74

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November 09, 2012, 10:26:03 AM
I helicoiled EVERYTHING on my tranny and saved from future striped holes again ( I got practicaly every hole on tranny stripped lol )
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Cooter

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November 09, 2012, 12:05:39 PM
 :yesnod:
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

John_Kunkel

#3
November 10, 2012, 06:32:22 PM

Once you Heli-coil the hole you might consider going to a stud/nut instead of a bolt...the factory did in later years.
Pardon me but my karma just ran over your dogma.

Nacho-RT74

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November 10, 2012, 10:40:49 PM
I wen't to studs on starter motor... top and bottom.

what I don't get is why starter motor got a bigger bolt hole to the top location :shruggy:

sorry the highjack, but just came to my mind now
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

JB400

#5
November 11, 2012, 03:27:19 AM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on November 10, 2012, 10:40:49 PM
I wen't to studs on starter motor... top and bottom.

what I don't get is why starter motor got a bigger bolt hole to the top location :shruggy:

sorry the highjack, but just came to my mind now
Maybe to help hold the weight of the starter?

Nacho-RT74

#6
November 11, 2012, 08:16:45 AM
the hole is bigger on starter but both top and bottom bolt/studs are the same size
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

lasvegas69charg

#7
November 11, 2012, 10:27:50 AM
I ended up using a longer bolt. I had a 1" and went to a 1 1/2" bolt where the threads were better further in.
69 dodge charger 383/727/3.55 (my dad is the original owner-matching number) stroked to a 496😉

Chryco Psycho

#8
November 11, 2012, 02:50:42 PM
the larger bolt hole leaves some wiggle room for alignment I believe theory says the bolts holes & cup for the tip of the starter should all be in the same place in relation to each other  but .....
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