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81sprint

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Tapping the intake for a loader
« on: March 02, 2015, 05:59:57 PM »
So need some opinions on the best way to thru bolt my loader to the intake? as of now its stock bolted to the bottom. I've heard use grade 8 bolts and tap the intake, any better ways or is that the best method?
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2015, 06:08:07 PM »
Quote from: allfiredup on March 02, 2015, 05:59:57 PM
So need some opinions on the best way to thru bolt my loader to the intake? as of now its stock bolted to the bottom. I've heard use grade 8 bolts and tap the intake, any better ways or is that the best method?

Nope.

I use 5/16"black oxide Allen flat head bolts. I normally drill them all the way through with a 17/64th  drill bit and tap it with a 5/16" tap.  Then I use aircraft nuts on top.

Others may do it different.

GT


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If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2015, 06:17:44 PM »
Aircraft nuts? Not familiar with those
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2015, 06:22:00 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on March 02, 2015, 06:08:07 PM
Nope.

I use 5/16"black oxide Allen flat head bolts. I normally drill them all the way through with a 17/64th  drill bit and tap it with a 5/16" tap.  Then I use aircraft nuts on top.

Others may do it different.

GT


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the breakaway type?


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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2015, 06:25:04 PM »
These. I've always just used stainless nylocks.
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2015, 06:40:22 PM »
Quote from: allfiredup on March 02, 2015, 06:17:44 PM
Aircraft nuts? Not familiar with those

Lol. Aircraft nuts are the proper name for Nylocks.

My bad.

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Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 22, 2009, 07:40:31 PM
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Quote from: IRRebel on June 11, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Time to man up and yank it John!  :banghead:
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2015, 06:41:35 PM »
Gotcha :)
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Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2015, 02:03:03 PM »
Same here for the grade 8 bolts 5/16ths. I use the grade 8 flat washers and nylocks only because lucas and ADBA tech requires it. Don't use slotted hardware use Allan's 👍👍👍👍
Also it's a good idea to check your loaders guys. I inspect mine each night with red dye to check for cracks. http://m.grainger.com/mobile/product/CRC-Weld-Check-Penetrant-48J408


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Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2015, 02:07:04 PM »
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2015, 03:22:17 PM »
Quote from: GT Jets on March 02, 2015, 06:40:22 PM
Lol. Aircraft nuts are the proper name for Nylocks.

My bad.

GT

Aircraft nuts are an alloy flanged nut, typically 12-point, and always fine thread.  Some are distorted thread self-locking.
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2015, 05:38:35 PM »
These are called castle nuts
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2015, 07:27:24 PM »

Quote from: jyeager on March 03, 2015, 02:03:03 PM
Same here for the grade 8 bolts 5/16ths. I use the grade 8 flat washers and nylocks only because lucas and ADBA tech requires it. Don't use slotted hardware use Allan's 👍👍👍👍
Also it's a good idea to check your loaders guys. I inspect mine each night with red dye to check for cracks. http://m.grainger.com/mobile/product/CRC-Weld-Check-Penetrant-48J408


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I've never thought to check mine. But now that you mention a piece of that breaking off and running through the pump would really ruin a day.


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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2015, 07:50:42 PM »
Quote from: Bunger on March 03, 2015, 07:27:24 PM

I've never thought to check mine. But now that you mention a piece of that breaking off and running through the pump would really ruin a day.


More importantly would be if it were to break at speed and flip the boat.
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Re: Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2015, 07:53:06 PM »

Quote from: Flusher on March 03, 2015, 07:50:42 PM
More importantly would be if it were to break at speed and flip the boat.
Exactly joe. It's a good habit to get into guys. 👍👍👍


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Tapping the intake for a loader
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2015, 04:50:57 AM »
Drilling and tapping mine today. I have also heard of the grade 8 hardware stretching to the point where the loader was loose.


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