Picked up a 5.9 Magnum yesterday and saw this on a Core plug on driver's side of block. Any idea what it is??
Thanks Mike!! Does the plug come out when it overheats?
Thanks Mike!! Does the plug come out when it overheats?
That’s what I like about websites like this. 45 years of tinkering and building engines and I’ve never seen these. Kinda reminds me of the bearing and gear temp sticks I used during my Millwrighting years. We had temp sticks that we would use that melted at different temps. (150-400 degrees) we used bearing heaters for new bearing installs and open gas burners we made for heating gears for rolls and lineshafts.
Thanks Aaron! I've never seen one before but it makes sense. At least they know if the owner overheated it when brought back for warranty!!
What you might not know, someone else might but doesn't know what you DO know..and that's what's great, sharing.That’s what I like about websites like this. 45 years of tinkering and building engines and I’ve never seen these. Kinda reminds me of the bearing and gear temp sticks I used during my Millwrighting years. We had temp sticks that we would use that melted at different temps. (150-400 degrees) we used bearing heaters for new bearing installs and open gas burners we made for heating gears for rolls and lineshafts.
Only 2nd time I've seen one. 1st one was yesterday on a thread here about heads.
Great info. Have fun with build fyssh!
Thanks Steve,
It came down to rebuilding the Commando or going 5.9 Magnum. Displacement won out
But I'm going to use the valve covers and air cleaner (hopefully there will be room) and V-belts and fake the 273!!
I'm with you! I'm very thankful I found this site back in 2013. All this knowledge and willingness to help is amazing!! Keeps me interested in the hobby, for sure!
Thanks Aaron! I've never seen one before but it makes sense. At least they know if the owner overheated it when brought back for warranty!!
It may be obvious, but that button also tells you your motor wasn't ever overheated beyond what would void the warranty.
Rock on Mopar brother!Found out he got it from a salvage yard but never installed it. Has 60,000 miles on it.
Looking forward to getting it in, but going to wait until winter. Was hoping to copy your build, but for now I'm going with intake, carb, headers, and torque converter. I'll do heads and cam later.
Provided it had coolant in itIt may be obvious, but that button also tells you your motor wasn't ever overheated beyond what would void the warranty.