[RedJoker]

... and now my right angle drill won't fit. Anyone have any suggestions on how to install this beastie? I think my only option may be just to bond it from the inside.

Thanks for all suggestions,
RedJoker

 

[Todd Buttrick]

I bought some 3M Acrylic Foam Tape double stick tape made for auto trim work that is incredibly strong and would more than do the trick. It's about a 1/16" thick and comes in a large roll but not too cheap as I recall. I'll send you enough to do the cover if you'd like.

 

[oldguy668]

So, Todd...I guess that means you forgot to install your cover, too.....

 

[chuck525]

silicon,tape on till dry and i haven't got there yet.chuck525

 

[Wolverine]

Red - what if you take off the upper intake (assuming you're efi)? Will that give you enough room?

 

[Bob Gassie]

I had no problem drilling and riveting mine after the engine was in. Might have used a short bit (broken)on a 90 degree drill, but it wasn't a problem with a 302 anyway.

 

[RedJoker]

Thanks for all of the suggestions, folks. I know taking off the upper intake will give me much more room but I didn't want to resort to that if I could help it. (Not that it is hard, I'm just lazy.) I also thought about using a broken bit but I threw away my last one.

I was leaning toward the bonding (tape, silicon, etc.) because I thought it looked a little better.

Again, thanks for the suggestions!
RedJoker

 

[Wade Chamberlain]

I took the upper intake off...no problem drilling then. It's only 10 minutes work to take the upper off.

 

[paul burchett]

Drill bits are cheap. Cut one off with a cut-off tool and use it in the angle drill.

 

[Need For Speed]

you can also install it inside the footbox

 

[higgorama]

No problems installing after engine install with a 390. Took 2 of us and we drilled some holes from the inside of the footbox...

Good luck,
Mike

 

[Mike D]

Just did the same thing, thanks for the tips guys.

 

[FrankenCobra]

Did everyone forget about their steering cover?

I sure did....

Borrowed a 90deg drill from work and cut a short bit.

 

[gratz]

Air ratchet and self tapping screws worked on mine...

 

[gomarlins3]

I just left mine off.

 

[Rickster]

I'm making a mental note to myself.....
Thanks guys!

 

[crboneto]

Ooops I guess there is limited room for the dril now!!

I really like the double sided tape idea.

 

[Johncran]

I wish someone would make a nice aluminum replacement cover instead of that POS plastic piece.

John

 

[Lukas]

John,

Bob Mac does a very nice one that he sells as well. DO a search for his contact, you can see some pictures of what it looks like, too.

 

[dwheeler]

I did that too. I used an elbow on my Dremel and a cut off drill bit.