Re: alfa-digest V8 #551

["Yvon Duvivier" <yvon.duvivier@domain.elided>]

Hi Steve,

Very common here so if you have any problem to get those threads, just let
me know.

Yvon (Belgium)
155 V6                1992
GT 1600 Junior    1972
Giulia Super         1966
and a lot of 33

>
> Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:03:24 -0800
> From: "Steve Schaeffer" <borrani@domain.elided>
> Subject: 8x1.0 tapered thread plug needed
>
> Hey All,
> In my zeal to rid my GTA block of the foreign material we found inside, i
> drilled out nearly every oil galley plug I could find prior to cleaning
the
> block.  I'm now replacing them, and in particular, am having a hard time
> finding what I need for the three plugs that lie along the intake side of
> the engine.  These plugs are normally not seen, as they are covered by
some
> type of factory filler.  They allow access to the oil galleys for mains 1,
> 3, and 5, running east-west along the engine.
>
> Either way, I think a tapered plug would be the best choice for sealing,
vs
> a standard set screw.  Ideally the plug will have an internal hex socket.
> The thread is 8 x 1.0 and the length need only be ~6mm or shorter.
>
> I've just begun my search, but any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steve Schaeffer
> Seattle, WA
> '65 GTA

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