Crank Damper Thread Question

[BIGDOG466]

I have ran up on a 514 short block I may buy looks real good but the threads look like they
are stripped about 1/2" in. I ask him did he try to pull the damper on with the bolt and he said no
I guess my question is has anyone ever tried to fix one?

[IDT-572]

If its just a half an inch don't sweat it, The threads run deep into the snout, just run a 5/8 fine thread tap in and clean the remaining threads up and make sure the bolt you use back threads almost to the end of the internal threads.

[BIGDOG466]

yea, I tought about using a stud in it.

[Lem Evans]

yea, I tought about using a stud in it.

Loctite a stud in it of it's a worry for you.......can't be a negitive i.m.o.

[BIGDOG466]

Thanks Lem, I looked for a long thread insert but didn't find a long one just wondered if someone has seen one, I could get a special I guess but it didn't look that bad. I should go ahead and get the shortblock I guess, and do the stud deal.

[jbozzelle]

Will you damage the threads on the stud by pushing the damper on to the crank? maybe not if you use the roller washer from an installer tool on it?

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