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 Coolant pipes on their way to Carter, the engraving will be different!!! Also trying an experiment with the paint other than spraying, on the IH's and some other areas. It is just a test, don't think it will work out too well, but I had to try. Have to try another coat to see the final result....  on the rough surface it is fine....on the smooth surface, not so good... 
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
I did a lot sanding I am very fortunate that I have a good workshop and a lot of equipment
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After reading all of the threads per Cliff, and the WAZOO suggestions, along with a lengthy conversation with VetteVet (Jep) last night, I have decided to block the TB coolant. It makes sense and even though I live in the NE, I really don't drive the Z during the winter that much, especially with any salt on the road. So it's really no biggie.
That being said, went out this AM to pick up the items needed to complete the job. Although I have a rethread kit, the instructions specifically say it is not to be used to cut new threads. And it even doesn't have the correct size tap anyway. So off to HD, and Lowes with no success except I did pick up a 11/32" drill bit just to be sure. Their tap and die sets, even single 1/8" NPT taps are non existent in these stores. So off to Fastenal to see what they had. Found the correct tap and T-handle wrench there and the brass plugs needed to do the job. Only problem is the first two items were very expensive....the brass plugs for a bag of 5 were only $2.17, a real bargain. I won't tell you want the other two items cost. Found on ebay that I can get an 80 piece set which includes the 1/8" x 27 NPT tap, for less than 1/2 of what I paid for two tools. So they will be going back for sure. the brass plugs...  the other two expensive items..  
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Re: TB removal and then some!!!
one of the ebay set's that has it all...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251971026384...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Harbor Freight has an inexpensive set too.
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I might just do HF, they are about 20 minutes away, will have to check to make sure they have the 1/8" x 27 NPT tap in their kit before driving there...
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It just gets me that this tap which cost me $26.50 is not even USA made. It is made in China, so I know there are less expensive sets out there and you get what you pay for, but the majority of them are made in China. So is there a difference in the steel???
Could also go the used market like the link below with a USA unit. I don't mind paying for a quality tool, but it seems excessive for what it is....The handle was another $15.81 the used USA unit... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-27-NPT-1...YAAOxy4dNS8ne3 the one I purchased... 
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Ok, so I had my rant earlier....
 decided to use what I have and get the job done....or so I thought!!! Took all of 30 seconds a piece to drill each coolant hole through the IH...just took my time at low speed forward and reverse a few times, went right through... So the I get my expensive new tools and the tap will not fit into the handle. And that was with me doing a slight pry to open up the clamps. No go..... soooo back to Fastenal to return those items and got my money back. So I will check around and see what's out there as before. I can wait a few days, as I have plenty to do.... here are a few pics, so far... getting ready for the operation...  success...  looking good from this angle...  test fit the brass plug, which will fit nicely once I get the hole tapped... 
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