What to use to block off oil dipstick hole?

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  1. x72COMETx

    x72COMETx Member

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    I have an 85 302 block and im repostioning the oil dipstick to the front and now i need to block off the hole in the side of the block and was wondering what the best way of going about it is thanks
     
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    bmcdaniel Senile Member Supporting Member

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    I just filled the hole up with RTV.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I prefer a small cup-type expansion plug.
     
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    I have a small plug from Dorman I used, if you want one and can wait I will mail you one, all I need is your address, I just bought the whole box of them from O'Reilly's for like $2.90.
     
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