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#1 Posted : Tuesday, 2 January 2024 6:48:20 PM(UTC)
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Is there a documented process on how to remove and replace the two dowel pins on either side of the rear of the block?
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, 2 January 2024 7:42:32 PM(UTC)
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Why remove them?
I imagine you’d drift them from behind. The only time I’ve ever seen them removed is when blocks are redrilled (see image in attached link)

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#3 Posted : Tuesday, 2 January 2024 7:52:19 PM(UTC)
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I need to put in longer ones to accommodate an adaptor plate. All the instructions have is "Remove original engine dowels".

https://malwoodauto.com....ions-t56-vn-vp-vr-vs-v8/
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, 3 January 2024 1:11:17 PM(UTC)
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You can get a dowel removal kit which I have seen work.
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, 3 January 2024 2:39:52 PM(UTC)
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For anyone else looking to do the same...
Find a G clamp and ring (I used the one from a ball joint remover set) plus a 2 inch long 3/8 bolt.
Put the bolt in the hole behind the dowel pin, put the ring around the protruding dowel, and screw the clamp tight around both. The dowel will push out.
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