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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 11:46 PM
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6.9L help!

Im putting together a crate 6.9 to replace my old one. i just installed my valley pan and intake manifold. but there is this hole above the camshaft that i thought the injection pump would seal, but doesnt. looking at my old engine the hole is completely sealed with a plug. what is the hole for and where can i find a plug?




At the front of valley pan above camshaft drive gear.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2017 | 12:15 AM
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My motor has a freeze type plug in that spot. Measure and see if anyone sells one that will work.

Mom and pop auto stores are the place to go, they know how to use the book! Some Napa's still do as well. Measure in standard and metric just in case

Not the best quality but you can see in this picture what I mean
 
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 09:43 PM
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Yup, all the IDIs I've seen have a freeze plug there.
 
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