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Old 06-21-2012, 04:32 PM
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Default Drilled a little through block while removing stripped backplate screw, fixable?

Not as bad as it sounds, pictures will speek for themselves:




I'm thinking I can just put silicone sealant around the back plate and have a perfect seal?

BTW: Not rust on the crank, thats gas :P
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No big deal...silicone like you said and it will be fine.
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No big deal...silicone like you said and it will be fine.
Thanks!
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yeh thats no problem as the o-ring on your back plate goes further into your block. if in doubt lucky7 it.
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