Re: freeze plug problem

Posted by Mike M on November 03, 2005 at 05:00:50 from (24.140.71.29):

In Reply to: freeze plug problem posted by Davidz on November 02, 2005 at 12:49:44:

Reminds me of the fork lift engine I overhauled and put 4 new ones down the side. I put hardening sealer on them and beat them some but didn't get too carried away as the block seemed thin and was makeing some noise as I banged on the plugs. I sure didn't want to crack the block ! After I got it running and warmed up they started leaking so I guessed they weren't tight enough. I was luck to be able to get to them with a long large punch and a bigger hammer this time without needing to tear anything apart. I gave them some more hard wacks as I wasn't as worried about breaking the block as I was upset they leaked. I also think having coolant in it helped absorb the shock. It does take alot more pounding on them than I thought one would need.These were steel ones.

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