Small plugs below distributor - 134 engine

Dumb question. I've got my engine block stripped down ready to go to the machine shop, with the exception of two tiny plugs that reside below the distributor. They are on a protruding bump on the casting. Can't figure if there are oil passages behind them, but I'm sure Ford would not have had them if there wasn't any reason. Anyone know what they are for?

They are being buggers to get out. If there is indeed an oil passage there, then I'll fight the fight and get 'em out. Gotta have clean oil passages. Engine is a sludge monster right now.

Note: I'm not talking about the big socket head (Allen) bolts that hold on the oil pump. The ones I mean are very, very tiny.

Thanks,
Kevin
 
Well I need to quick asking dumb stuff. Because as soon as I ask it, I figure it out. But, in case someone else comes along that is as dumb as I am, here's the rest of the story.

Got both plugs out. Left-hand drill and Easy-out victory. I also see that the back side of the pump is actually pressurized, and that casting boss gets filled up with oil. Then, through those small oil holes (that needed to be plugged), the distributor shaft gets its oil. The sludging of that small oil path probably was playing a factor in the twisted, almost-sheared condition that I found the shaft in the other night.

Bottom line: Get those tiny plugs out and clean the oil gallies. A clean engine is a happy engine.

Thanks,
Kevin
 

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