Ok guys, thanks for the help so far.

Here's the pictures:

First, the thermostat and water pump.



Does this show you what you need to see?

Next: the side of the block.


Sorry that ?#1 is obscured by the throttle linkage. There's nothing attached to it and it stands out from the engine on a boss about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch tall. I'm thinking it has to do with the water jacket, or maybe pedal linkage?

?#2 is a thread-in plug (closeup below)
?#3 is an undrilled boss.

And finally, the closeup of 2 and 3:



Hope this helps clarify things!

Cheers,
Tom


1953 2dr 150 with '59 261
1964 Bel Air with stock ~69 230
1961 Biscayne with stuck 235
tore up '53 235