Hi Guys,

Is it normal for the thread to engage only 13mm in the bottom of the water jackets of a 200 block? As a rule of thumb I have always used 1.5 x the dia in thread engagement but that isnt possible with this application. There are plenty of long studded 200 blocks out there without issues so must be ok with 13mm of engagement, although I would rest easier to know that it is normal.

Also are there any hints/tips/advice to look out for when machining for 10 long studs?

Cheers,

Phil.