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86 1/2 Brutus

Help!! I broke a bolt

This wasn't a good day, not a good day at all. I have a problem. I broke the top bolt off the thermostat housing and it has to be drilled out and tapped. here is my question. I'm working in tight quarters and my drill is to big, i would have to remove the condensor to get it in there. I'm looking around at compact drills, i see only 1 that is a regular drill and will fit which is this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QJ97BHQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AUEUXQQV6YS3R&psc=1

but I am also seeing impact drills. which are a bit cheaper and some are smaller. My question is, can i use an impact drill to drill the bolt?

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

Frogger2662

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

Have you looked into the right angle drill atachment? I have had one for a while. Takes up a lot less space. I do not think they are to expensive.

1984 F150 Flareside
1992 stock 5.0 with edelbrock 4 barrel.
Dual exhaust.

86 1/2 Brutus

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

never even thought about that, I'm looking right now

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

Frogger2662

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

I found Ryobi on amozon for 23$ shipped.

1984 F150 Flareside
1992 stock 5.0 with edelbrock 4 barrel.
Dual exhaust.

old55pete

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

In reply to this post by 86 1/2 Brutus

I was just gonna say a 90Deg drill and a short drill bit

Steve
86 Bronco, XLT, 5.0 EFI, EEC IV, AOD, IFS, limited slip front and rear, 3.08 gears, Tilt steering, factory AC

86 1/2 Brutus

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

In reply to this post by Frogger2662

i'm looking at the ryobi now.

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

86 1/2 Brutus

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

im looking at this one, the Ryobi i cant get until next week

https://www.amazon.com/Cordless-Attachment-Adapter-Accessory-1-0mm-10mm/dp/B07DZDKRKY/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1O7XGWJ9DULR9&dchild=1&keywords=right+angle+drill+attachment&qid=1609713480&sprefix=right+angle+drill%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-14

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

Frogger2662

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

If you have a harbour frieght close to you they show them on there web site.

1984 F150 Flareside
1992 stock 5.0 with edelbrock 4 barrel.
Dual exhaust.

86 1/2 Brutus

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

I just ordered the one i have the link above. Glad i asked here, to be honest, i didnt know these things existed

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

Frogger2662

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

They work for smaller drill bits. I would not try anything to big with them.

1984 F150 Flareside
1992 stock 5.0 with edelbrock 4 barrel.
Dual exhaust.

86 1/2 Brutus

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

I have small bits so i'm good there. Thanks very much for the advice.

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

85lebaront2

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

Administrator

After dealing with broken exhaust manifold bolts on a 460 in the truck, I broke down and found a good deal on a Dewalt 18V cordless angle drill. I had borrowed one the last time because between the spring towers and AC casing the right side is a royal PITA to do anything with. I usually pull the inner fender for better access.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Frogger2662

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

The right angle drill is for sure a better option. No more than i have needed one i could not justify the cost. But when you need that right angle there is only a couple of options

1984 F150 Flareside
1992 stock 5.0 with edelbrock 4 barrel.
Dual exhaust.

old55pete

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

George, IMHO, I think you will find those adapters to be a Major PITA.

Steve
86 Bronco, XLT, 5.0 EFI, EEC IV, AOD, IFS, limited slip front and rear, 3.08 gears, Tilt steering, factory AC

86 1/2 Brutus

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

I guess we shall see. If worse comes to worse, pull the head. I really hope it dosent come to that. Going to try the EZ out thing first

Nick and George
1986 1/2 F150 XLT Lariat 4X2 300 Six - C6 - 3:08 in a 8.8 - Fully Loaded - 8 Foot Box
Owned since new

old55pete

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

This is more like what I was thinking about when I said 90 deg drill /www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCD740B-20-Volt-Li-Ion-Right/dp/B007ML7DHS/ref=asc_df_B007ML7DHS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241

Steve
86 Bronco, XLT, 5.0 EFI, EEC IV, AOD, IFS, limited slip front and rear, 3.08 gears, Tilt steering, factory AC

85lebaront2

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

Administrator

That is pretty much what I have except mine is 18V. I had to find it on eBay as the Dewalt store in VB only had 20V ones and I have all 18V tools so I would need a different charger and batteries just for the one tool. The sales lady in VB said you could could change them all, to which I replied, can I trade the others in? No was the answer, so I went looking for a good buy on eBay.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

81f100custom

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

Eddie,
81 F100 Custom SWB, 5.0L, 4x2, Single Rail Four-Speed Overdrive, 3.00 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle, Non A/C truck to complete 85 F150 factory A/C conversion, Nutmeg interior color.

swampedout

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

90 degree drills are the only tool for certain jobs and the rest of the time they sit in the toolbox sad and lonely.
But when you need them, nothing else works.

They can be hard to get good leverage on because youre not pushing through the bit like on a regular drill and you can end up going in at bad angles. So it helps to take some extra time to make sure youre getting your bit or extractor lined up really well before you really dig in.

Sam
1984 F250. 460. C6. 4x4.
MSD Ignition. Airbag rear suspension
Whole buncha problems

swampedout

Re: Help!! I broke a bolt

Also, I think everyone here knows what youre going thru right now! Deep breaths.

Sam
1984 F250. 460. C6. 4x4.
MSD Ignition. Airbag rear suspension
Whole buncha problems

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