Hi Guys. A general question for the list. (BTW
thanks datsunmike for your help so far)
I have my head off, and my engine is still in the car.
I do not plan to pull it, but while my header and
carbs are out and everything is very accessable, I
decided to flush out the block. I removed the
draincock (early R-16 engine) and hosed uot the block
from the water pump opening. The water jackets in the
block all look clean and unrestricted. Is it too big
of a pain to remove the freeze plugs and clean that
area out while I have them accessable?, or just
overkill. Am I correct that all freeze plugs are on
the manifold side? (4 holes, but looks like only 2
with plugs, right?)
The head was straight (never been cut) and the valves
pressure tested fine, so the only head work I had them
do was to extract a bolt in the thermostat end that I
had broken about 10 years ago. (I've been running 2
bolts & permetex since).
I'm inclined to leave well enough alone since
everything "looks" clean, but would appreciate your
input...
If I do remove them, are there any tips?, (just pound
away with a hammer & screwdriver ?)
Mike Harper
'66 1600
Charleston SC
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