Oiling system Chevy V8
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==Checking block for plug== | ==Checking block for plug== | ||
| − | If there is any question whether the plug is in place inside an assembled engine, a straight piece of wire can be used (like piece of brazing rod) to check the depth of the plug in the block. By going down the oil sender hole at the rear of the block, the plug should be located between 8-3/8" and 8-1/2" down. If the rod extends down further, that would indicate the plug is missing. | + | If there is any question whether the plug is in place inside an assembled engine, a straight piece of wire can be used (like piece of brazing rod) to check the depth of the plug in the block. By going down the oil sender hole at the rear of the block, the plug should be located between 8-3/8" and 8-1/2" down. |
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| + | If the rod extends down further, that would indicate the plug is missing. If the rod is short of this, it may be installed wrong and could block off oil flow. | ||
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