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spitz

08-11-2006 13:49:08




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I am putting freeze plugs in a continental engine. They are the dish type. What do I need to pound them in? Do I need some type of sealer behind them? Do I pound them until straight or curved in? HELP!




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spitz

08-11-2006 21:38:06




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 Re: freeze plugs in reply to spitz, 08-11-2006 13:49:08  
Thanks guys!! Your help (as always) has been a lifesaver!



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bradk

08-11-2006 20:04:20




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 Re: freeze plugs in reply to spitz, 08-11-2006 13:49:08  
Dale B is right on this one.I just installed one on an Oliver 60 Continental the other day,and did it like Dale said,although I used a 3/8 socket extention to dimple the center.~brad



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Dale B

08-11-2006 19:03:20




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 Re: freeze plugs in reply to spitz, 08-11-2006 13:49:08  
Spitz , they are referring to modern Cup plugs. On the Continentals And Flathead Chryslers that use a dish plug, clean the bore of loose rust.( A wire brush in a drill motor is handy here) Put some kind of sealer around the edge of the bore, and set the plug in. Now hit the dome with the ball of a ball peen hammer, denting it in. May require several hits, just don't go past flush. Hitting the first hammer with a bigger one wil improve your aim !!

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JGarner

08-11-2006 14:21:55




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 Re: freeze plugs in reply to spitz, 08-11-2006 13:49:08  
When I have replaced freeze plugs I just find a socket that is about just the right size to fit in the plug, center the plug on the hole and give it a good whack with a large hammer or hand sledge. If it starts (so it holds itself in) then stick a piece of aluminum plate over the socket or use a large brass rod against the socket and continue pound on it until the plug is at least flush with the block or a bit below flush. They hold every time.

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ksb

08-11-2006 18:09:37




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 Re: freeze plugs in reply to JGarner, 08-11-2006 14:21:55  
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JGarner,Is right on the installation of he freeze plugs (soft plugs). Coat both the plug and hole seat with any nonharding sealer and drive the plug into place. In some/most cases a special driving tool is used to seat the plugs.



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