5.3 swap motor mounts

[GPNX]

I am looking for a little advice here. My motor mounts didn't line up with the pre drilled holes in the frame. So I drilled new holes in the engine block so I wouldn't have to drill more holes in the frame. What is the best way to get the nut to tighten on the inside of block or should I tap hole so I don't have to take engine apart. Also should I use loctite and if so red or blue.

 

[Texas82GP]

You drilled a hole through the side of the block?

 

[GPNX]

I drilled 8 holes 4 on each side for mounts

 

[Texas82GP]

Good luck.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[GBodyscuffle]

Am I reading this right? You drilled thru the side of your engine block??

 

[GPNX]

Yes I thought the frame already had too many holes in it and didn't want to risk weakening it. Why do people want pictures?

 

[GBodyscuffle]

We are having a hard time believing someone drilled holes thru the side of their block...

 

[Texas82GP]

It will be a miricle if you didn't punch a hole in a cylinder, a water jacket or an oil galley. I expect that engine won't run again.

 

[GBodyscuffle]

Deffinitly will not run. If by some miracle it does, it won't run for long.