What are those tiny freeze plugs for?

[toolmanmike]

I usually tap the driver with a small hammer to upset the threads a bit.

 

[RustyRatRod]

They stop up holes. That's what they're for.

 

[Bad Sport]

Oh that little devil.

Yeah, dats the little booger.

 

[GeorgeH]

I must have a special touch cause they work for me....lol

What you mean? You don't get on them like a gorilla? Lol

 

[ValiantOne]

Chris, if you locate the plugs for the heads post up where you found them please.

I have looked to no avail.

Sure thing. Hopefully I'll get some time this Thursday to go a'lookin.

 

[Bad Sport]

Sure thing. Hopefully I'll get some time this Thursday to go a'lookin.

I bookmarked this thread, so if I find them before ye, I will post up.

 

[ValiantOne]

Hey Tony, while were on the subject, how the heck do you get the oil galley screw in plugs out. Mine have a square head that nothing I have will fit into it.

I'm thinking I'd just take an old 3\8's extension to the grinder and make my own. Or grind down a large hex key.

 

[65Val]

I'm thinking I'd just take an old 3\8's extension to the grinder and make my own.

Tried that...broke almost instantly....extensions aren't hard enough.



Those screw-in plugs at the back are 5/16" square...use a pipe plug socket. I just bought one ($4.00) to get the plugs outta my 360 before sending it to the machine shop.

 

[justinp61]

A propane torch is your friend when taking out the oil galley plugs in the back of the block.

 

[Ben Drinkin]

Dorman part # 563-023. Found them at O'Reilly. 2 bucks each for brass.

 

[340doc]

I took a 3 " long bolt and ground down the threaded end square to fit them.

 

[Bad Sport]

Dorman part # 563-023. Found them at O'Reilly. 2 bucks each for brass.

:cheers:

 

[GeorgeH]

A propane torch is your friend when taking out the oil galley plugs in the back of the block.

Yep! Then hit with wd or pb and it will wick in so to speak.

 

[vitamindart]

I took a 3 " long bolt and ground down the threaded end square to fit them.

yep, grind a hardened bolt to a square and have at em.
I have welded a bolt in ones someone tried to get out before me.

 

[ValiantOne]

Badsport,

I ended up with Sealed Power steel plugs. 1.25" from NAPA part # 381-2110

Going to install them today.

Best,

Chris E.

 

[Bad Sport]

NAPA Part# is 381-7110 for the brass plugs.

Woohoo

 

[ragtopfury]

Where in communist Md are you located? Ive got some brass ones for the heads that you can have if its worth your trip to Glen Burnie......

 

[999yards]

Why not just grind an old extension.

Or should I say a new extension, if you have an old one its probably the best one you have

 

[Bad Sport]

Why not just grind an old extension.

There's a checkpoint between me and my bench grinder. HA!!!!!


I'm heading it that direction, I bought one yesterday for use with impacts.

 

[ValiantOne]

Where in communist Md are you located? Ive got some brass ones for the heads that you can have if its worth your trip to Glen Burnie......

That is mighty kind but I am way the heck out in the western mountains. Thanks though!!!