ENGINE BLOCK DOWELS

[arcticmopar]

 So another stupid problem...one of the two dowels on the back of my new block is stuck in my 727 trany bellhousing. Both seem a little tight going together and sure enough one pulled out. My cave man answer is to just sand down both to make it a little easier going together but figured I'd ask you guys what you would do? The dowells also are longer than the original ones in my old 383, they stick out about an inch from the block.

[roadman5312]

They are very important for proper alignment. Get new ones that are correct for the application, believe me it will save you tons of possible grief down the road. 

[arcticmopar]

Ok second question...how would you install one...with using a hammer?

[johns cuda shop]

I always used 1/2 dowel pins. I stick um in a freezer for a day or two ( To shrink them a little) then drive em in. 

[arcticmopar]

Now there's a good idea..thanks John.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have polished them down slighty with a fine file

[arcticmopar]

Thanks Chryco, thats what I was figuring to do this weekend. That and a little more gringing on the K-frame,this sucker gotta fit!