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Old 03-12-2017, 10:33 AM   #108
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Re: gm crate engine question

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Originally Posted by CaptRMW View Post
Eldo Jim it looks like they missed drilling and tapping the hole for the spark plug heat shield on the right rear of your block. They missed mine too and I didn't catch it until my engine was in and bolted up. It looks like you have the 5/16" hole for the starter brace but no 1/4" hole for the shield. It will be an easy fix on the stand but not so easy in the frame. Good luck, Roger
Thanks for the heads up on this Roger! My engine is not in yet, so ill have to look for this.

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thanks, I have the engine in the truck already,I guess I wont be using the heat shield...
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