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Old 09-21-2013, 03:46 PM   #97
Russ/40
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Default Re: 8BA block leaking water from exhaust port ?

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Originally Posted by dono50 View Post
Today, with following tools I repaired the hole in exhaust port/water jacket.
I used the method that Gosfast recommended and it worked out well.
Drilled the hole to 1/4 inch, tapped with a 1/16-27 NPT tap and used a 1/16 NPT plug with an allen wrench head.
Instead of sealer I used JB weld on the threads/hole and tightened the plug flush with the surface.
I used the 1/16 plug because all the work was performed thru the 7/16 head bolt hole with little clearance to spare.
Thanks to all that offered advice.This was a unique problem and the fix saved another flathead.
Congratulations man! That is great. This has been very educational and interesting.
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