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Lt1_8U
02-22-2010, 08:39 PM
im using an electric waterpump and i removed the waterpump gear, do i need to plug that hole up in the block? and if so what should i use to do that? its the middle hole right above the cam sprocket.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x94/69novaguy/myengine.jpg

if i remember correctly those other 2 larger holes remain open. correct me if im wrong

thanks guys!

jim

LTb1ow
02-22-2010, 08:41 PM
I left mine open.

Lt1_8U
02-22-2010, 08:44 PM
thats what i thought i would do because it shouldnt hurt anything. i just need to plug up that hole in the timing cover, what did you use to plug that up?

transmaro93
02-22-2010, 08:54 PM
o used a freeze out plug and put some jbweld around it just to make sure it wouldnt ever come out... i forgot what size though...

Featherburner
02-22-2010, 09:47 PM
I welded an aluminum plug in mine.

Lt1_8U
02-23-2010, 10:08 AM
maybe i will take the waterpump gear and cut the shaft off and just tap that in just so i know its the perfect size