383 Reassembly - Frost Plug Check

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JAndrea

JAndrea

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Hey guys/ladies... Just looking for a confirmation on my frost plug (oil galley plug) locations, since I've seen plenty of threads about people who have forgotten one.

I took pics in and around my entire block before sending it off to the shop for a complete machine job (it came with my project as a rough, short block core), so I'm pretty sure I have the plugs all correct and in place (temporarily).

I also thought this might also help some other newbs like me in the future, since I didn't see any pics showing all of them.

The plugs arranged in pic 1 came in a bag from the machinist, the ones on the sides of the block they had already installed.

Once I get a final wash and dry on the block (have already chased the threads) I plan to install the plugs with some Permatex Thread Sealant.

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Looks good to me, one of the top rears its for oil pressure sensor though ...
 
Don't forget the one that is inside the block up near the cam/timing chain cover. No plug no oil pressure. Friend did the re-assembly and left it out and I ended up laying on my back on the ground installing it turning it less than an 1/8 rotation at a time.
 
I think I would use 2 hex head plugs for the water drains, so they match. and the plug for the fuel pump pushrod goes in later, unless u r running an electric pump
 
Marcohotrod said:
I think I would use 2 hex head plugs for the water drains, so they match. and the plug for the fuel pump pushrod goes in later, unless u r running an electric pump
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Agreed! Thanks for the good catch.
Marcohotrod said:
I think I would use 2 hex head plugs for the water drains, so they match. and the plug for the fuel pump pushrod goes in later, unless u r running an electric pump
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65-440 said:
Looks good to me, one of the top rears its for oil pressure sensor though ...
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Ah, yes. It's in my original photos... I missed that. thanks! Is there a home for that little threaded plug go then?
 
65 Dartman said:
Don't forget the one that is inside the block up near the cam/timing chain cover. No plug no oil pressure. Friend did the re-assembly and left it out and I ended up laying on my back on the ground installing it turning it less than an 1/8 rotation at a time.
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If it's not shown in my original photos as being plugged, then I can't find it. In my pics you can see the two that I have inside the area covered by the timing chain cover... but I don't know what you mean by "inside the block" otherwise.
 
JAndrea said:
If it's not shown in my original photos as being plugged, then I can't find it. In my pics you can see the two that I have inside the area covered by the timing chain cover... but I don't know what you mean by "inside the block" otherwise.
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I don't remember att the particulars but do remember having to install a pipe thread plug laying on my back on the ground with the motor in the car. As I recall there was no access from the exterior. This was on a 73 440 in a69 Charger.
 
65 Dartman said:
I don't remember att the particulars but do remember having to install a pipe thread plug laying on my back on the ground with the motor in the car. As I recall there was no access from the exterior. This was on a 73 440 in a69 Charger.
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Cool. I appreciate it my friend.
 
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