green1
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Probably because people didn't use anti-freeze, and during a small freeze, they popped out.
Moisture out one tail pipe, and a bit in oil. any idea?
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mopar head
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I`ve read that a Mr. Frieze invented the process or plug. And the name changed through the years:read2:
Source Wikipedia.
Freeze plug is another name for core plug or expansion plug, and is commonly referred to as a "frost plug." They are a subset of the plugs on a car engine cylinder block or cylinder head. The traditional plug is a thin, domed, disc of metal which fits into a machined hole in the casting and is secured by striking or pressing the center to expand the disc.
A true freeze plug is an expansion plug located in the side of an engine block that is supposed to protect the block against freeze damage. Water expands when it turns to ice, and if the coolant does not have enough antifreeze protection it can freeze and crack the engine block. The freeze plugs (there are usually several) are supposed to pop out under such conditions to relieve the pressure on the block.
Most of the plugs to be found on an engine are actually to plug the holes where sand cores have been held. The sand cores are used in the casting process to form internal cavities in the engine block or cylinder head, for cooling water for example, and so should really be referred to as core plugs.
Freeze plugs can often be a source of troublesome leaks as a result of internal cooling system corrosion. Ease of replacement depends on accessibility. In many cases the plug area will be difficult to reach and using a mallet to perform maintenance or replacement will be nearly impossible without special facilities. Expanding rubber plugs are available as replacements when access is a problem.
A variety of block heater called a "freeze plug heater" can be installed, replacing the freeze plugs, to warm the engine before start up.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeze_plug"
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Freeze plug is another name for core plug or expansion plug, and is commonly referred to as a "frost plug." They are a subset of the plugs on a car engine cylinder block or cylinder head. The traditional plug is a thin, domed, disc of metal which fits into a machined hole in the casting and is secured by striking or pressing the center to expand the disc.
A true freeze plug is an expansion plug located in the side of an engine block that is supposed to protect the block against freeze damage. Water expands when it turns to ice, and if the coolant does not have enough antifreeze protection it can freeze and crack the engine block. The freeze plugs (there are usually several) are supposed to pop out under such conditions to relieve the pressure on the block.
Most of the plugs to be found on an engine are actually to plug the holes where sand cores have been held. The sand cores are used in the casting process to form internal cavities in the engine block or cylinder head, for cooling water for example, and so should really be referred to as core plugs.
Freeze plugs can often be a source of troublesome leaks as a result of internal cooling system corrosion. Ease of replacement depends on accessibility. In many cases the plug area will be difficult to reach and using a mallet to perform maintenance or replacement will be nearly impossible without special facilities. Expanding rubber plugs are available as replacements when access is a problem.
A variety of block heater called a "freeze plug heater" can be installed, replacing the freeze plugs, to warm the engine before start up.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeze_plug"
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demon seed
The Original Demon Seed
Why thank you Jim, just proves that my ears were open 30 yrs. ago at tech school when I think the instructor explained things and more importantly that my memory is still working.:yawinkle::yawinkle:
mrtires24
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I call them frost plugs, I didn't catch the freeze plug term.
My collant mizture was prob about 10%-90%water....I know I know thats just stupid. I don't know the actual ratio, but thats what it looked like when I compared it to the florecent green look of other cars.
This was a stupid mistake, and If I get away with this without any damage I will thank the mopar gods.
It ran fine the day that I insured it. It did miss one time that I ran it really hard, but other than that it seamed normal.
so as of now, without any tests done, it seams good. I will be getting it tested in a week or two.
Phil
My collant mizture was prob about 10%-90%water....I know I know thats just stupid. I don't know the actual ratio, but thats what it looked like when I compared it to the florecent green look of other cars.
This was a stupid mistake, and If I get away with this without any damage I will thank the mopar gods.
It ran fine the day that I insured it. It did miss one time that I ran it really hard, but other than that it seamed normal.
so as of now, without any tests done, it seams good. I will be getting it tested in a week or two.
Phil
demon seed
The Original Demon Seed
You'll probably be alright Phil and if you haven't got one go buy an antifreeze strength tester at Crappy Tire, they're cheep. I check all my vehicles every fall.
Terry
Terry
mrtires24
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Thanks Terry. after all the work I put into it, and all the help I got from you and other Mopar nuts on here, I would hate for something to have happend because of my stupidity.
I will get that for sure.
It was sure a crappy fealing when I opened my doors to my shop for the first time this spring, and I imediatly thuoght...antifreeze!!!! or the possible lack of!
Phil
pettybludart
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Also when parking,don,t forget to run with stabilizer!It works.
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