Swapping engines

[LoneWolfGal]

I located some left-hand threaded rod, M5x0.8 thread size, at Grainger:



https://www.grainger.com/category/fasteners/threaded-rods-studs/fully-threaded-rods-studs?searchQuery=Left-hand+threaded+Rod%3A+M5x0.8+Thread+Size&sst=4&searchBar=true&tier=Tier+4

One problem: They're closed on Saturday and late afternoon Portland traffic is suicidal, so it will have to wait until Monday. In the meantime I'll try to figure out how to open the convertible top manually so I can put the car into service mode.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

I located some left-hand threaded rod, M5x0.8 thread size, at Grainger:



https://www.grainger.com/category/fasteners/threaded-rods-studs/fully-threaded-rods-studs?searchQuery=Left-hand+threaded+Rod%3A+M5x0.8+Thread+Size&sst=4&searchBar=true&tier=Tier+4

One problem: They're closed on Saturday and late afternoon Portland traffic is suicidal, so it will have to wait until Monday. In the meantime I'll try to figure out how to open the convertible top manually so I can put the car into service mode.

I was wondering if you were going back to the place you originally got the tool or get the Grainger allthread I told you about. It looks like Grainger's may be a harder metal. At least it's steel. Get a new left-handed nut. Grainger sells a bag of 50 for $1.61.
https://www.grainger.com/product/Hex-Nut-M5-0-80-Thread-22YK31

I imagine they are not high demand parts, so I'd make sure they have them in stock before driving all that way. You may have to order them in advance.

Still, it makes me wonder how the guy whose video I posted got away with using a modified aluminum rod.

Regardless, good luck. I hope you get past this without any more troubles and you have smooth sailing the rest of the build.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

I was wondering if you were going back to the place you originally got the tool or get the Grainger allthread I told you about. It looks like Grainger's may be a harder metal. At least it's steel. Get a new left-handed nut. Grainger sells a bag of 50 for $1.61.
https://www.grainger.com/product/Hex-Nut-M5-0-80-Thread-22YK31

I imagine they are not high demand parts, so I'd make sure they have them in stock before driving all that way. You may have to order them in advance.

Still, it makes me wonder how the guy whose video I posted got away with using a modified aluminum rod.

Regardless, good luck. I hope you get past this without any more troubles and you have smooth sailing the rest of the build.

I'm definitely going to contact the company that sold me the tool and express my dissatisfaction. But before that, I'll let my friend the metal fabricator have a look at it, get his take.

Thanks for pointing me to Grainger; that was a good call. Their threaded rod has a tensile strength of 55,000. Wish I knew the tensile strength of the one I bought. Grainger's rod is one meter in length, so I could make ten 10cm-long compression tools out of it! Then I can dole them out to folks who are attempting the same procedure, along with a prayer book.

[LoneWolfGal]

Update from Grainger:

Web Price
$6.66/ each
Ships from supplier. Expected to arrive on or before Tue. May 13.

May 13 wouldn't work for me. Unless...while waiting for it to be delivered I could drop the original engine. And if the rod still hasn't been delivered I could unbolt the transmission and bolt it on the new engine with a new clutchplate and throwout bearing. Which reminds me, are M96 flywheel bolts single use only? Haven't seen any references.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

Update from Grainger:

Web Price
$6.66/ each
Ships from supplier. Expected to arrive on or before Tue. May 13.

May 13 wouldn't work for me. Unless...while waiting for it to be delivered I could drop the original engine. And if the rod still hasn't been delivered I could unbolt the transmission and bolt it on the new engine with a new clutchplate and throwout bearing. Which reminds me, are M96 flywheel bolts single use only? Haven't seen any references.

Maybe this place can get them to you faster?
https://accu-components.com/us/left-hand-thread-threaded-bars/409371-HTBL-M5-1000-A4?google_shopping=1&c=2&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADI7_w57vz2S-a5EuY8ShHnKa0XBa&gclid=CjwKCAjwn6LABhBSEiwAsNJrjqzn0v3UBW_rck_eByir Phj6HkeKNTvzkQTYQLJGmKplfkA7lzsy6xoCM6AQAvD_BwE

They are pricier, and 10cm long instead of 1 meter, but if they get to you in a better time...

They also sell new nuts, which I strongly recommend.

I just checked their site and standard shipping is 5 days, expeess is 3 days.

But then you only get one shot and if it strips out, you're back to square 1. I think going with Grainger and pulling the engine out while you're waiting may be your best bet

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Maybe this place can get them to you faster?
https://accu-components.com/us/left-hand-thread-threaded-bars/409371-HTBL-M5-1000-A4?google_shopping=1&c=2&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADI7_w57vz2S-a5EuY8ShHnKa0XBa&gclid=CjwKCAjwn6LABhBSEiwAsNJrjqzn0v3UBW_rck_eByir Phj6HkeKNTvzkQTYQLJGmKplfkA7lzsy6xoCM6AQAvD_BwE

They are pricier, and 10cm long instead of 1 meter, but if they get to you in a better time...

They also sell new nuts, which I strongly recommend.

I just checked their site and standard shipping is 5 days, expeess is 3 days.

But then you only get one shot and if it strips out, you're back to square 1. I think going with Grainger and pulling the engine out while you're waiting may be your best bet

Great sleuthing, Al. I like Accu's product better than Grainger's. For one thing, they're stainless steel. For another, left-hand nuts, according to the customer service representative I talked with, are not available from Grainger, which is odd. I ordered a stainless rod and hex nut from Accu, shipping via FedEx. Delivery date is also 5/13, so I'm no worse off.