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Originally Posted by Derby
I am in the process of installing an engine with an 8BA block. The steady rods need to be fitted to the block by drilling out the hole locations at the rear of the block. Attached is a picture taken by someone who has done the job. Possibly I found it on this Forum. I want to do it properly. Any advice will be appreciated.
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It has been a LONG time since I did one but as I remember, we used all stock parts on the front of the engine. Early(48) water pumps, 11A ignition and 48 heads. Plug 2 deck holes, slight mod to the crank nose, stock fan. NO steady rods. You don't need them with new motor mount pads.