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| | | Forums66 Topics128,066 Posts1,055,874 Members48,428 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 | It's also possible to drill a hole in the bolt head and use a cutoff Allen wrench and a BFH to form a six-sided socket. Use a Vise Grip to hold the Allen wrench and form the hex with one hard blow. A 1/4" drill bit and the same size hex wrench should work about right. I'd suggest machining a close-fitting alignment shaft that fits the block and the oil pump mount to keep it in place while re-bolting it. Jerry
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