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Apr 6, 2020 | 01:32 PM

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D44 cover leak

Finally getting around to fixing the cover leak. Been putting it off for more that 10 years now.

Apr 6, 2020 | 02:45 PM

billschroeder5842

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Did you have to drop your spare tire carrier or did you remove it in the past?

Apr 6, 2020 | 03:01 PM

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Did you have to drop your spare tire carrier or did you remove it in the past?

yes, it has been gone for a long time. If you notice there is a fuel pump mounted there now.

Apr 6, 2020 | 03:11 PM

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If the cover hardware is original production hardware I'd tap and use premium hardware. If hardware is original you should be able to rotate in your fingers and feel the 'tri-obal' (self threading) nature of the bolts. I've seen studs used but that could be considered maybe a stretch. I've a friend who uses a 'gasket' - and yes there is a gasket available for it!

**he'd probably do a new vent also.

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Apr 6, 2020 | 03:32 PM

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Yes sir I have a gasket coming and I am making studs

Apr 6, 2020 | 03:33 PM

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It did have the original bolts

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Apr 6, 2020 | 03:53 PM

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I'd prefer maybe an 'over the counter' stud to my own fabrication. I'd think a reasonably easy find. 12-point head bolts more often the choice I believe.

Apr 6, 2020 | 04:08 PM

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I found some button heads that I am cutting the heads off of

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Apr 9, 2020 | 03:20 PM

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Apr 12, 2020 | 10:01 AM

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Looks like she's been running a little rich. I love your lift, but those scissors-jacks make me cringe.
Nothing wrong with home-made studs, as long as they're done right. Good luck

Apr 12, 2020 | 11:51 AM

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Looks like she's been running a little rich. I love your lift, but those scissors-jacks make me cringe.
Nothing wrong with home-made studs, as long as they're done right. Good luck

Thank you ! yeah holley double pumpers tend to be a little on the rich side lol