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Re: staking the vampire

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Subject: Re: staking the vampire
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 12:12:15 -0600
References: <004701c2ba46$c8ea98d0$0100a8c0@WSTdesktop> <009601c2ba57$967b9dc0$96b0fea9@aoldsl.net>
Actually, they never were "freeze" plugs. They are core plugs put there to
close off the holes left after the factory shook out the sand when they cast
the blocks. They won't keep ice from breaking your block, either.

Jim K.


> Just an idea, but all of the Ford Boss 302 engines, the freeze plug holes
> are threaded, and the plugs are of a screw in type.  Just remember once
they
> are screwed in, they really aren't freeze plugs any more, because if the
> coolant freezes,they won't pop out.
> David Riker

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