anyone heard of the dowel pin issue?
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anyone heard of the dowel pin issue?
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All too common on 12v's. Not to discredit TST, but you CAN make your own KDP tab. I did, with a piece of 16ga SS a drill bit and some..........creative hammering. Some folks have made em outta clothes hanger wire. Just about anything will work. And be sure to 'do' the case bolts while you're in there. They seem to be somewhat of a recurring issue with 1st gens as well.
Go click the Search button and type in KDP, you can read till you puke!!
BTW, here's a pic. Just to get you a little familiar with the KDP.
Go click the Search button and type in KDP, you can read till you puke!!
BTW, here's a pic. Just to get you a little familiar with the KDP.
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I don't know why staking around the hole isn't just as good as putting a tab over the it. I have heard that it's a good idea to retorque the bolts holding the housing to the block or even removing and Locktiteing them. The new seal is a must also.
I haven't done mine either but I heard it isn't an issue on 89's.
Edwin
I haven't done mine either but I heard it isn't an issue on 89's.
Edwin
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I don't know why staking around the hole isn't just as good as putting a tab over the it. I have heard that it's a good idea to retorque the bolts holding the housing to the block or even removing and Locktiteing them. The new seal is a must also.
I haven't done mine either but I heard it isn't an issue on 89's.
Edwin
I haven't done mine either but I heard it isn't an issue on 89's.
Edwin
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I'm going to loctite, peen, and tab my dowel pin. If it'll help, JB Weld, gorilla glue, tig weld, super glue (gel and regular), duct tape and a big hairy booger!
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