Guys running GM 4.3

[HardCharger81]

Quick question to the guys using a later model 4.3 in their trucks/cars.

What did you plug the holes in the sides of the heads with? It looks like there was a knock sensor or a temp sensor in there. Its got a weird thread and I didn't want to strip it out trying to plug it. Is there something someone can suggest? They're the stock Vortec style heads if that matters.

Thanks

 

[Haycock]

i could swear they are just pipe thread. well at least thats what i put in mine and its not leaking...

 

[HardCharger81]

Haycock, are you running the stock style serpetine belt set up? Or something different? I've got the parts to cobble it together a couple
different ways, just havent figured out the best way yet.

And thanks for the reply, I'll just do my best and try and thread something in there.

 

[Haycock]

yea im running the stock serpetine setup except on the A/C-P/S pump bracket i cut the A/C part off and ran a shorter belt. i was originaly going to make all new brackets to try and save some room but i got lazy and used all the stock ones and it worked out good.

 

[CADTech]

all the parts from small block chevy accesories work as well. Long or short water pump.