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Can I drill and tap a thread in here? (refer picture)

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Old 07-31-2015, 03:28 AM
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Can I drill and tap a thread in the circled area wit
hout drilling into any water/oil galleries etc

Want to add an extra brace to support the bracket for LH starter motor conversion
Would only have to be a 5/16 thread and half an inch deep

Thanks in advance
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