El.Padrino
Well-Known Member
I have a 383 block (‘68) and fully disassembled, removed the brass plugs that were in and flushed the block.
I ordered the stainless steel freeze plug kit from 440source.
I dry fitted the plugs and some bores of the blocks are larger than others.
For example the one pictured is on the driver side. Block hole diameter is 1.61“ and the SS freeze plug only is 1.64“.
I did not hammer it in yet, on the pic the plug just rests in the hole by hand. A slight punch will knock it and that‘s it. I am afraid this won‘t be enough to seal against the block and will cause me a leak.
Just can add some high temp sealant or silicone..
Anyone had the same experience? Any suggestions how to move on?
I ordered the stainless steel freeze plug kit from 440source.
I dry fitted the plugs and some bores of the blocks are larger than others.
For example the one pictured is on the driver side. Block hole diameter is 1.61“ and the SS freeze plug only is 1.64“.
I did not hammer it in yet, on the pic the plug just rests in the hole by hand. A slight punch will knock it and that‘s it. I am afraid this won‘t be enough to seal against the block and will cause me a leak.
Just can add some high temp sealant or silicone..
Anyone had the same experience? Any suggestions how to move on?