What is reason this hole is in the 4.6 block?

nashvillebill · Nov 23, 2020

While replacing the clutch in my '99 GT, I noticed the hole in the drivers side rear of the block. Can someone tell me why it is there and if there is supposed to be something covering it? You can see the hole in the lower right of the attached picture.

Thanks,

Bill

kiddiccarus · Nov 23, 2020

My Best reply from information given

Yellow Circle: Starter ?
Red Circle: Bell Housing Bolt?

nashvillebill · Nov 23, 2020

Thanks for the response, but the starter is actually on the other side of the block.

kiddiccarus · Nov 23, 2020

I was thinking that also, but that is the only thing I would believe fits that hole. The good thing is that as long as the flex plate covers things and you didnt remove anything, then it is one of those don't worry about it Ford items

nashvillebill · Nov 23, 2020

The flex plate doesn't cover the hole, you can see the back of the flywheel thought the hole. It just seems strange to me.

Mustang5L5 · Nov 23, 2020

That’s a good question

edit: not the circled hole

nashvillebill · Nov 23, 2020

The hole I'm curious about is in the lower left of those two pictures.

Danny2v · Nov 29, 2020

nashvillebill said:
The hole I'm curious about is in the lower left of those two pictures.

My guess is a inspection hole for the clutch? I was trying to figure it out when I pulled out my drivetrain, but mine was covered with a rubber insert

nashvillebill · Nov 29, 2020

Thanks Danny,

I guess I'm just missing the rubber cover then. All you can see through the hole is the back of the flywheel. I wonder if it could be used to attach the torque converter in an automatic car?

Danny2v · Nov 29, 2020

nashvillebill said:
Thanks Danny,

I guess I'm just missing the rubber cover then. All you can see through the hole is the back of the flywheel. I wonder if it could be used to attach the torque converter in an automatic car?

That's actually a great point now that I think of it

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