[Doug]

Originally Posted by 1965gp

Doug- to be clear you are suggesting leaving the head of the bolt inside the timing cover and having the threaded portion stick out like a stud? Great idea.

Yes. It has to be long enough to come through the bolt hole, pump flange thickness and room for 3 nuts. Once you get the first nut started on a few threads you can remove the string , tighten the nut down loosely against the pump far enough to get the other 2 jam nuts on. You then tighten the 2 jam nuts against each other. Then you hold the jammed nuts with a wrench and tighten the first nut against the pump with another wrench. Leave the jam nuts on for loosening it all up when you need to.

Good luck!