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What's the best way to remove an oil galley plug from a brand new rebuilt 235? Just got mine fired up for the first time and it's leaking bad out of the front left galley plug.I will have good access to it once I pull the radiator back out. There is no sheetmetal on the truck.I'm familiar with the method for removing freeze plugs by cocking them to the side but I'm nervous about knocking it into the block. Is there a lip behind it to prevent it from going too far in? thanks

i haven't on a 235, but on 250's and 292's i drill a small hole and use the screw on a slide hammer. don't worry if it pulls the screw out the first time, just go in further if you have the screw attachment for the hammer or get a bigger screw. you can always switch to another attachment if you rip a bigger hole. good luck!

I'm a little concerned with drilling because I don't want any fileings going into the motor.

just put a little bit of grease on the drill bit and it will catch the majority of the chip's .

There is a narrow lip. You can use a small punch off center to cock it then pry or pull it out.

Got lucky! just tapped it in a little further and that tightened it up enough to stop the leak. Now I just have to start looking for a new water pump. The only leak I have is a little coming from the center shaft of the pump.Looking and sounding pretty good so far. Just have to tweak the timing and dual cabs a bit. Thanks and happy holidays

Sometimes you can run the engine a while and the water pump leak will heal itself, too. Not often, but it's worth a try. Just don't let it leak enough to overheat.
Jerry