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 Re: Freeze plug
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Joined: May 2016
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Shop Shark
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Think I'll start knitting!!
1949 gmc 1-ton
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Re: Freeze plug
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Joined: May 2005
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Make it the right Diameter.
Watch out for careful drivers!!!
I'm away on an ego trip. Will be back on Feb 30.
I'm not an Auto Mechanic, but I play one on TV.
I charge $0.02 for every opinion and I take Paypal.
Plan B is always better than plan A, by definition.
You can't teach a new dog old tricks.
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Joined: Apr 2005
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Grease Monkey, Moderator General Truck Talk & Greasy Spoon
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This thread has been officially hijacked! Back on track please.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2)
‘39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe
USAF 1965-69 Weather Observation Tech (got paid to look at the clouds)
"I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
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Re: Freeze plug
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Joined: Dec 2019
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Wrench Fetcher
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Hi Johnny. Thanks for the info. Yes it does look like the one on the left. So where can I order one?
1947 3100
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Re: Freeze plug
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This [ rockauto.com] is $5.50 for 10 or $5.79 for 1. Unless a cup type would hit something inside the hole or black flow, a cup type would be better/easier to install. you can get a brass 2" diameter cup type which will never rust.
Watch out for careful drivers!!!
I'm away on an ego trip. Will be back on Feb 30.
I'm not an Auto Mechanic, but I play one on TV.
I charge $0.02 for every opinion and I take Paypal.
Plan B is always better than plan A, by definition.
You can't teach a new dog old tricks.
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Re: Freeze plug
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,335
Grease Monkey, Moderator General Truck Talk & Greasy Spoon
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Every auto parts store in the world carries freeze plugs. I find it hard to believe you got turned away by NAPA. It’s not even an odd size. You can use either one as long as it is the right circumference but as bartamos said the one on the right is easier for a novice to install.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2)
‘39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe
USAF 1965-69 Weather Observation Tech (got paid to look at the clouds)
"I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
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Joined: May 2005
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circumference? I'm not taking the bait.
Watch out for careful drivers!!!
I'm away on an ego trip. Will be back on Feb 30.
I'm not an Auto Mechanic, but I play one on TV.
I charge $0.02 for every opinion and I take Paypal.
Plan B is always better than plan A, by definition.
You can't teach a new dog old tricks.
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Re: Freeze plug
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,335
Grease Monkey, Moderator General Truck Talk & Greasy Spoon
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Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2)
‘39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe
USAF 1965-69 Weather Observation Tech (got paid to look at the clouds)
"I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
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Joined: May 2005
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Make sure of the diameter. The disc [ oreillyauto.com] type are installed with the "dome"/convex facing out. You hammer on it and it expands like a giant welch plug (carbs). The cup type is just pressed/tapped in. if the hole has a ridge/a stop inside, I believe that means you have to use the disc.
Watch out for careful drivers!!!
I'm away on an ego trip. Will be back on Feb 30.
I'm not an Auto Mechanic, but I play one on TV.
I charge $0.02 for every opinion and I take Paypal.
Plan B is always better than plan A, by definition.
You can't teach a new dog old tricks.
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Re: Freeze plug
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,599
Shop Shark
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I believe I used a #2 permatex sealant on mine years ago. Had a machinist recommend I use it on the expansion plugs,it stays soft and doesn't harden up .
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