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#21301 10/18/2002 2:00 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 62 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 62 | I'm in the process of rebuilding the transmission on my '53 3100 and need to install new 15/16 freeze plugs. You know, the round, slightly domed disks that you place in the hole and then flatten them out so they stay in place.
I've tried several local auto parts and hardware stores, but they don't carry this part. They have the newer "cup" style plugs and are quick to say that their part will work in place of the original. Of course, these are high school kids standing behind a counter that have probably never seen a transmission let alone worked on one.
You wouldn't think that this type of thing would be so hard to find, but it is. Does anyone know a source where I can find an original style freeze plug for my truck? | | |
#21302 10/18/2002 2:31 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 115 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 115 | I get 'em at NAPA. I don't think I have gotten any 15/16" lately, but I did just buy a few 1" and a bunch of 1-1/8".
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#21303 10/18/2002 3:33 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Chevs of the 40s has these little plugs, plus many other odd ball parts. You should get their truck catalog just for reference even if you never buy, has photos of most all these parts. Call them at 1 800 999 CHEV and get their TRUCK catalog. Same goes for Jim Carters. | | |
#21304 10/18/2002 6:25 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | Dorman # 550-011 = 15/16 Concave expansion plug.
My local auto parts store (Mom&Pop not PepBoys) had 'em. | | |
#21305 10/19/2002 5:23 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | "Shows to go ya" that the knowledge we once thought to be common is going by the way-side with the new generations,,, they just think that it is really old and therefore not useful anymore(I know that they do not get much in sales with the older items but the knowledge is still neccessary)The reply I used to get was "That is even told to find in a junk-yard!
Some time in the future archaeologists will be digging up our civilization and we will be known as "The Garbage Era".When something is not useful anymore we (or some) will say just throw that away,,,,,,Has anyone wondered where "AWAY" is???
There is enough good in the worst of us and enough bad in the best of us that it does not behoove any of us to criticize the rest of us.
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