So, do I fix it or keep an eye on it?
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So, do I fix it or keep an eye on it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_0POlR6dPg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_0POlR6dPg
HEY GUYS, what about this.
Expansion plug:
http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-21602-10227.aspx
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The expansion plugs will work where there isn't clearance to tap in a solid one. The trouble is that usually they will leak again, so you're just prolonging the problem.
Bob
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Bob, what diameter plug do I need, 1" (inch).
If I don't go w/the rubber plug, then I would have to tare down the intake/remove the head etc. Right? OR do you know of a easier way to do it?
Thanks,
Jim
http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-2160...inder%2520Head
I put the info in and their web site says it won't fit.
Hummmm, I still need to find out for sure if it's a 1" or 1 1/8" hole. THEN find something to fit it if I have to tare into it.
For NOW I would like to plug it (rubber) but IF the worst case is to take the motor apart, then I would rather cut a 3 or 4" hole in the fire wall and replace it, then re-weld the fire wall back.
Now I dig deeper on their web site, section 8, page 61:
http://www.dormanproducts.com/catalo...onPlugApps.pdf
I find this, but need to know if I have a 1" or 1.5" plug.
V8 - 5.9 (360 CID) (continued)
1979-72 Cylinder Head - 1" SC 4 555-018 Steel 565-018 Brass — 570-005 Rubber
1979-72 Cylinder Head - 1-1/2" 4 555-028 Steel 565-028 Brass 568-009 Copper 570-008 Rubber.
Update:
Just shut it off after idling for 45min or more.
195* T-Stat.
Idling temp 200*
Shut down temp increased to 220* and that was the max, now falling.
Freeze plug is barley damp and I am letting it sit under pressure and no results of anything major.
I'm gonna see what happens tomorrow after it sits over night.
The freeze plugs in AMC heads are 1" down the sides, and 1 1/2" front and back (at least from 1970-up). Check and re-torque your intake, as a drip from the back corner could look like a leak at the head. I'd try to get a better look with a mirror, or the dye that you add to the coolant and check with black light before ripping things apart.
Bob
tufcj
Thanks Bob, didn't think of the die trick. I did use a mirror and everything back there felt dry.
Thanks for the diameter of the F-Plug.
I forget what yr motor I have but I do have some numbers off the passenger side head.
Ok, found out exactly where the antifreeze leak is coming from, the head gasket on the passenger side. :(
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