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| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 | Doing a suspension lube and noted one of the dust covers was missing. Looks to be 1 1/8" dia. Anyone know where I can get one? Going to post request on parts wanted forum. Thanks
Ed
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 | The ones in the king pin kit I have measure 1.11 inches and are domed by about 1/8" so they expand a bit when driven into place. You might find something similar at your FLAPS (like a core plug that's shaped the same.)
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 | Thanks for the measurement and the offer in "parts wanted" forum
Ed
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 | You're welcome. Let me know if you can come up with one locally.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,846 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,846 | The part number for a Melling 1 1/8" disc type freeze plug is MEP-10. It will fit the counterbore with a little careful grinding on the perimeter, and a firm tap with a hammer will expand it.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 | Thanks Jerry, will check it out! Also found that Dorman 550-015 is also a very close fit, but very hard to find. Will advise what I come up with. Ed
Ed
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 | Here's a seller of that Dorman plug. Not cheap though. Link
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,846 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,846 | Search Ebay for "1 1/8" freeze plug". The Melling plug is listed there for $1.00- - - - -with a $5.00 shipping charge!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 | Kevin, not cheap is right, seller confirms that is for one plug. Jerry, I think I'll give the $1 seller a shot. Again thanks for the help guys. Will keep you posted. Ed
Ed
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,130 | Kevin, not cheap is right, seller confirms that is for one plug. Jerry, I think I'll give the $1 seller a shot. Again thanks for the help guys. Will keep you posted. Ed But the shipping is "free". [we definitely need a "rolleyes" emoji  ]
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 899 | The Melling MEP-10 was a great fit. Took a little to get it in because of the location under the brake hose.Thanks Jerry. Hopefully this info will help another bolter down the road. Ed
Ed
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Forty9 The parts stores used to have Dorman drawers for stuff like that,they were just full of little parts you needed.Now I doubt your local FLAPS in nev. has that But ask about it. Also the alignment shops may know. Here I think old parts stores could find it. | | |
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