installing freeze plugs

[grumpyvette]

this article covers most of it well
http://www.circletrack.com/enginetech/c ... index.html

TWO BOLT MAIN CAP BLOCK

4 bolt SBC block

http://www.cartechbooks.com/vstore/show ... apter=7587

http://www.circletrack.com/enginetech/c ... index.html

ALWAYS reclace oil passage plugs and clean old parts prior to re-use, many guys fail to realize the huge amount of grease,dirt sediments, and metallic trash, sealants and gasket fragments that can and frequently are trapped in the blocks oil passages oil coolers connecting lines, push rods, oil pumps oil pans etch that will REQUIRE a MANDATORY high pressure cleaning with a pressure washer, solvent soak, brush and high pressure air with a long reach air nozzle.

these come in handy
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=95853

http://books.google.com/books?id=GUC52- ... gs&f=false

viewtopic.php?f=51&t=281&p=344#p344

http://www.milodon.com/engine-assembly/ ... -items.asp

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-34031/

milodon sells plug kits call summit, a THIN oil plug is required the style sold at plumbing stores is much to long and will block the oil passages

hint

use only BRASS freeze plugs and coat the edges and the hole in the block edge with this sealant

http://www.permatex.com/products/Automo ... ealant.htm

Venom™ Pipe Thread Sealant with PTFE

fedpro.com

before you install them





both of these work great at sealing head bolt threads, and freeze plugs etc.


for temporary repairs these work
http://www.napaonline.com/masterpages/N ... nsion+Plug

you won,t be the first guy to use a socket and a hammer to install freeze plugs but the correct tool goes a long way to make the install process correct

http://www.tooltopia.com/astro-pneumatic-7824.aspx