That shouldn't be much of a concern. They aren't really freeze plugs, just
called that because they pop when your motor freezes. (Other parts of the
block "pop" too, unfortunately). Those are more accurately called "core
plugs" and are a part of the casting process, if I'm not full of shit on
this one.
--JohnD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: davriker [SMTP:davriker@pacbell.net]
> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:28 AM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: staking the vampire
>
> 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
> 63 Falcon
> 70 Torino
> 74 Midget
> http://home.pacbell.net/davriker/
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