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jack orchard · 08-21-2013, 11:11 AM

My 8BA block has pits in the surfaces between the inlet and outlet holes of the water pumps. Should they be filled and leveled out before new pumps are installed, or should they be ignored?

Thanks in advance, ...jack

19Fordy · 08-21-2013, 11:56 AM

I would fill them with JB Weld and sand them smooth and level just to be on the safe side.
You won't harm anything by doing this.

1952henry · 08-21-2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I would fill them with JB Weld and sand them smooth and level just to be on the safe side.
You won't harm anything by doing this.

This sounds like a good plan.

Bluebell · 08-21-2013, 05:56 PM

I would use a corrosion inhibiter.

jack orchard · 08-21-2013, 06:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I would fill them with JB Weld and sand them smooth and level just to be on the safe side.
You won't harm anything by doing this.

I think i will do as you suggest. What JB Weld product do you suggest. I went on Amazon. They have a lot of choices.
Thanks for your recommendation. Thanks again, ...jack

08-21-2013, 11:11 AM	#1
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Pitted 8BA Block My 8BA block has pits in the surfaces between the inlet and outlet holes of the water pumps. Should they be filled and leveled out before new pumps are installed, or should they be ignored? Thanks in advance, ...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good!

08-21-2013, 11:56 AM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,930	Re: Pitted 8BA Block I would fill them with JB Weld and sand them smooth and level just to be on the safe side. You won't harm anything by doing this.

08-21-2013, 05:56 PM	#4
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: Pitted 8BA Block I would use a corrosion inhibiter.