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Old 12-19-2020, 10:37 PM   #15
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Default Re: Reconditioned Model A engine block

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Originally Posted by mill48 View Post
How did you deal with the broken chunks of cast iron? The bolt hole is now oversized and I cannot get the proper torque on the bolt.
It may be possible to install a helicoil. I have used lots of them with very good success where the head stud holes was bad.

There are other thread inserts available for a very bad hole that has been really screwed up. Your local automotive machine shop should be able to help you with this.

My opinion,

Chris W.
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