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  1. 03-24-2020 07:40 PM #1
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    SBC head bolt question

     



    I have removed the AC from my SB engine the bracket was attached to the head and the water pump. I am replacing the bolt through the water pump but do I need to “plug” the threaded holes in the head?
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    Whenever I'm working on a machine and remove a bolt from wherever and am faced with that dilemma, I poke a six inch nail into it.
    If it bottoms out don't worry about it.
    If it doesn't...plug it.
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    That sound advise, seems to make sense.
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    Usually the only bolt hole you have to plug on a small block Chevy is the one on the front of the block, right by the fuel pump.
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    keep in mind the bolt above the fuel pump is for holding the pump drive shaft. the plug bolt is short and replaced with a regular bolt to hold the shaft up when replacing the pump . plug it with a short bolt .
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