Everything's new on this engine. Bought set from Brit Parts NW for $3.50,
saw nicer brass ones in Pep Boys for less. You're right - I've never had
them leak but know of some who have and am buttoning up everything in this
block as well as possible. Had several people (and one excellent book on
blueprinting) tell me that they're misnamed, and will not really stop a
block from freezing. The holes are used to get the sand out that is used
in the casting process of the engines.
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> From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
> To: Ron Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>
> Cc: spridgeteers <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: Freeze plugs
> Date: Tuesday, September 01, 1998 6:04 PM
>
> Ron Soave wrote:
> >
> > Anybody have a recommendation for sealant on freeze plugs? Obviously, I
> > want to seal them without preventing them from performing their
intended
> > function.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Ron
>
> Ron
>
> Use new ones if the old have been removed.
> Motorhead sells the set for about $5. Pop them in with a ballpeen
> hammer. I never heard of sealant on something that is supposed to "pop"
> out.
> I have put in many new sets, never had a leak, never used sealant.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Lots of LBCs
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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