Well another problem. I had broke the header bolt off inside the head of my 327 1968 on the drivers side that holds the alternator bracket. It was about a 3/8 normal header bolt,
and I had to drill it out to 1/2" and rethread it. For some reason I cannot get the new bolt tight enough to pull the headers against the block so as no exhaust leaks. The bolt will not tighten enough. I am not familiar with HELI Coils but I think that is what I need. And how much trouble is it to install a HELI COIL. Any suggestions on how to tighten the manifold bolt so as to hold the alternator bracket and also seal off the gasket on the headers.
I have since fixed the problem with the alternator not aligning with the fan pully. With new brackets, But I need to stop the header leak.
One thing after the next.
I am just about ready to trash this engine and put back a new 427 they originally came with it. I have spend so much money into new stuff for the 327 350 that I hate to loose it all to go for a new engine.
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