Don"t touch that bolt

[DaWizard]

Originally Posted by Benson

Someone sells a threaded fitting that screws into the lower hole which has an internal thread and bolt for the purpose of retaining the oil pump when removing / installing the oil pan.

If you choose to use this device DO NOT tighten the bolt too much ... the engine casting is thin in this area and might break if too tight.

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Thanks, I was going to ask if I could make my own just like that since I have a brass plug and who knows what kind of screws layin around to do it with.

Da Machinist Wizard