Gents,
Thanks for all the advice and since there is a long weekend coming up, I will be able to spend more time in the garage.
I didn't tap the block hole but I did use a die on the eye bolt. It is much better and bolts in smoother then before. The eye bolt is forged and ready to go.

Bread


1939 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton
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