Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
If there isn't a corresponding hole in the cylinder head or the head gasket, leaving the hole open shouldn't be a problem.
Jerry

Jerry, the hole is in the front of the block where the water pump bolts to.

Last edited by Phak1; 03/20/2021 2:56 PM.

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