Originally Posted by Otto Skorzeny
Does the adapter plate require drilling any new holes in the block?

And I assume that adapter takes the place of the original backing plate on the water pump?

Otto - For the details on the adapter plate John used, see this blog page from fellow Bolter Pre '68 Dave that designed and still offers the plate. This info was referred to in John's Engine Shop Moving radiator forward thread.


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