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**Captainfab** · 09-25-2015, 01:03 AM

The water pumps with a smooth bore in that hole were for use with a different style of PS pump brackets. The pump actually pivoted on that hole with a nut welded to the ear of the bracket on the backside of the pump. If you want to keep that style of bracket, I would suggest installing threads in the hole with one of the thread repair styles available. The ones from Time Sert or e-z Lok do not require any special tools or taps as the Helicoils do.

09-25-2015, 01:03 AM	#475
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: Lost My 65 The water pumps with a smooth bore in that hole were for use with a different style of PS pump brackets. The pump actually pivoted on that hole with a nut welded to the ear of the bracket on the backside of the pump. If you want to keep that style of bracket, I would suggest installing threads in the hole with one of the thread repair styles available. The ones from Time Sert or e-z Lok do not require any special tools or taps as the Helicoils do. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 09-25-2015 at 01:09 AM.