70 RR body plug help.

[70Hemi-RR]

Hi
Finally getting to the task of installing these body plugs into the new AMD floor pans.
The larger plugs went in pretty well but now I’m trying the smaller 1” plugs.
Can’t get them pushed in.
The holes measure around 0.980 and the plugs around 1.175.
Any tricks or advice is much appreciated.

 

[F4R/T]

Dish soap is your best friend , Dawn works well. Measure a old plug and compare fit. Sometimes report goes off the rails in fit.

 

[beebest]

I had the same issue on my 68, I opened up the holes with a drum sander attachment for my die grinder. I measured the new plugs and compared them to the old ones using a dial caliper and opened the holes accordingly.

 

[Bird 426]

Seems to be a little difference between rubber and plastic.

 

[gkent]

I used Windex 'cause it dries soon afterwards. Use a socket that fits into the topside and give 'em a tap with a rubber mallet.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I used Windex 'cause it dries soon afterwards. Use a socket that fits into the topside and give 'em a tap with a rubber mallet.

Or old fashion off the shelf denatured alcohol. It evaporates fast after install

 

[70Hemi-RR]

Dab of pure dawn, big dead blow hammer, little blood and some choice words and the plugs are in.
They went without modification but you have to swing on them hard.
I just pretended the plug was the guy that invented them and swung away.
Thanks for all the replies.
Dennis

 

[Vitamin_A12]

Even drew blood…impressive!

 

[eldubb440]

blood, sweat, and tears! ........ it's how things get done, the trifecta