<VV> head studs fuel pump

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i just had to do 5 helicoils on upper studs on my next WB block. it sure is 
 easier doing them before block is put together.  but i have done several  
motors that were together , with no troubles.
i run a shop vac while doing any drilling and tapping to catch chips. i  
have rags carefully placed as insurance , but with a good vac i have yet to 
find  any stray chips. put the nozzle as close as you can to where you are  
working.
i am thinking about installing an electric fuel pump near tank , on shock  
mounts , as a backup / primer unit. maybe just while cranking, or a push 
button  switch somewhere...
sometimes , after sitting , my truck has lost it's prime. i will try to  
find out the real reason  why,  before i go cobbing a pump on it. it  may just 
be the fuel pump valves leaking?  no gas residue showing around  carbs..
regards, tim colson