02-28-2010, 03:45 PM | #1 |
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Little Hole
Ok, so riddle me this, lookin at a 350 up front, on the left side, above the timing chain cover and below the manifold, there is a valley and a little hole off to the right. 1. what the hell is it? 2. could oil be coming from it. 3. is there a way to fix it. 4. any other ideas where oil could be coming from because theres always a small puddle in that valley. its not the chain cover, manifold, valve covers, or the heads. where could it be?
Thanks, Cole
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02-28-2010, 03:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Little Hole
Any pics?
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02-28-2010, 04:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: Little Hole
soryy i dont have a pic of mine but ill get it in a littlebit bit do you see the hole above the fith bolt hole on the timing chain. idk even its a hole but yah, do you see like what im talking about?
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02-28-2010, 04:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Little Hole
This is a 283- but are you talking about here? If so- yes it needs to have a plug 1/4 " NPT I believe.
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02-28-2010, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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yah right there!i think its got like a plug though. cuz i cant get down in it. is there anyway to tell if its got one?
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02-28-2010, 04:38 PM | #6 |
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Re: Little Hole
They are plugged from the outside- so if there is a hole there, and it is not leaking anyplace else- it is probably from there- I would think. I would just plug it with a new plug.
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02-28-2010, 04:51 PM | #7 |
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Re: Little Hole
I think you could use that for an oil pressure gauge. Most are using a hole near the back of the block. But yea, I would just put a new plug in it.
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Re: Little Hole
Quote:
You can but the plumbing looks awkward. The one at the back or rhe one by the oil filter usually works better. Jay
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02-28-2010, 09:05 PM | #9 |
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Re: Little Hole
where would i get a new plug and what all comes with replacing it. just pulling it and puttin in a new one?
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02-28-2010, 10:03 PM | #10 |
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Re: Little Hole
if your local parts store doesnt have one call a engine machine shop. theyll have em.
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02-28-2010, 11:59 PM | #12 |
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Re: Little Hole
If you do pull the plug out clean the threads on the plug and in the hole real good so they are free of oil, then apply some permatex thread sealant on the threads and screw it in.
Do not use teflon tape. It's ok for low pressure water, but oil, gas, or antifreeze will blow right past it.
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