| fordtruck41 | -- 02-28-2019 @ 4:02 PM |
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I have a 1941 Ford Pickup 6 Cylinder that I need to replace the 5 engine block freeze plugs. They were missing when I got the engine. I need to know what size the replacements would be, measuring the hole or the lip around the hole.There is a slight difference. I will have to order by mail and I dont want to get the wrong size. Also any suggestions what supplier to order from Thanks Robert
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| trjford8 | -- 02-28-2019 @ 4:39 PM |
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Take those measurements to your local auto parts store. I'll bet they can sell you the correct soft plugs. Most parts stores have a good variety of plugs.
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| TomO | -- 03-01-2019 @ 8:57 AM |
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The Green book gives 1-3/16" dimension for the plugs. You should be able to get them at your local auto parts store as TRJford8 stated. Tom
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| fordtruck41 | -- 03-02-2019 @ 2:41 PM |
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I found one of the missing freeze plugs under my work table Yes they are 1- 3/16 in diameter but they are flat not cupped. They look like a half silver dollar, completly flat. I took it to a couple of suppliers and they said they have never seen one like that. A cupped one will not press down into the hole Any suggestions?
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| 39 Ken | -- 03-03-2019 @ 5:08 AM |
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NAPA has them in different sizes. They are as you described but they are concave or convex depending on which side you're looking at. I bought some about for an engine (V8) that I'm working on. This message was edited by 39 Ken on 3-3-19 @ 5:10 AM
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| TomO | -- 03-04-2019 @ 8:10 AM |
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I checked with Dorman products and they have discontinued that plug. The part# is 550-016. Advance Auto Parts still shows that they have some, you could try other local parts houses or Google that Dorman P/N to find someone that has them near you. Napaonline only shows a 1- 7/32: plug as the closest size. You would have to grind off 1/32" for it to fit. Other sources that you might try are engine rebuilders or parts houses that specialize in English vehicles. That size appears to be a common size in the UK and AU. Tom
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 03-04-2019 @ 2:57 PM |
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hi I found these on E-BAY eBay item number:292953187004 HOPE this helps, 1937RAGTOPMAN
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| denofiniquity | -- 04-03-2019 @ 6:10 PM |
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There is a "PIK A NUT" # 190-0760 @ 1 3/16. The flat one need to be cupped. Installed curve up so when driven in it will expand. The cupped ones go in with closed side down so when they are driven in with a correct size driver the cup is compressed at the open end. You might use Permetex to help with sealing either of them
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