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Core plug size and interchange?
#598173 Fri Dec 04 2009 03:11 PM
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Someone asserted (elsewhere) that the same "freeze" plug is used on all stovebolt (216, 235, 261) and GMC (248, 270, 302) engines.
I don't have access to GMC, but based on the photos the GMC are smaller.

I suspect both are something common, like other GM of the same age, but...?

Does anyone have the modern part numbers, source, or actual size for either one?
Thanks.
Re: Core plug size and interchange?
panic #598191 Fri Dec 04 2009 04:10 PM
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expansion plug sizes will be listed here for each engine ... they'll be 'common' to the range of sizes available at any parts store, not identical for every GM engine

Bill


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Re: Core plug size and interchange?
squeeze #598193 Fri Dec 04 2009 04:16 PM
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Here's the 1954 entries at Bill's link - RockAuto.com

"free plugs" "freeze out plus" "expansion plugs" "core plugs" - block casting plugs.

Tim
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- The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" - this is a splash oiler. [chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com]
Re: Core plug size and interchange?
tclederman #598233 Fri Dec 04 2009 06:42 PM
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Cool, found it, thanks.

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