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johndee138 · 10-04-2021, 02:09 PM

Im installing a french block motor with a delco dizzy. 8BA timing cover. I had a 1/4-20 bolt tapped into the shaft housing for a hold down. this isn't gonna do it.
There is a flat on the head adjacent but no hole for any sort of attachment device.
This metal the block is made of is pretty stout stuff. I have to tap some holes for the oil filter and I'm afraid I'll break a tap in the hole.
Any suggestions on what I need?

19Fordy · 10-04-2021, 02:16 PM

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Photos would be a great help. You may have to come up with a custom design hold down bracket or bolt set up. You also might want to go over to Fordbarn and post the same question to find out what other folks using Delco are doing.

10-04-2021, 02:09 PM	#1
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 505	8BA timing cover/ Delco dizzy hold down Im installing a french block motor with a delco dizzy. 8BA timing cover. I had a 1/4-20 bolt tapped into the shaft housing for a hold down. this isn't gonna do it. There is a flat on the head adjacent but no hole for any sort of attachment device. This metal the block is made of is pretty stout stuff. I have to tap some holes for the oil filter and I'm afraid I'll break a tap in the hole. Any suggestions on what I need?

10-04-2021, 02:16 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 8BA timing cover/ Delco dizzy hold down Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Photos would be a great help. You may have to come up with a custom design hold down bracket or bolt set up. You also might want to go over to Fordbarn and post the same question to find out what other folks using Delco are doing. Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-04-2021 at 02:24 PM.