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Name plate on EFI problem

The bolt holes are hogged out where my name plate should bolt onto the intake.

I was thinking that I'd just JB weld them shut then make new holes.

Anyone have a better idea?

Name plate on EFI problem

Reply #1
??? Drill and tap them for a slighty bigger size bolt ??
Mike

Name plate on EFI problem

Reply #2
small helicoil? Kind of overkill, but hell, if it works. (you can tell people your engine makes so much power that the plaque got shook off..lol)
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Name plate on EFI problem

Reply #3
Sheet metal screws. At least that is what I would do.

Or I would just leave the plate off.
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Name plate on EFI problem

Reply #4
i hog it out with a bigger self tapper with purdy gold chromate counter sink phillups,, yep lowes has them.

If thier not self tappers, then just file the end of the bolt at a diagonal at the end so it is.

Name plate on EFI problem

Reply #5
Thanks for the input guys.