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Blown freeze plug

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p55

04-05-2007 05:12:56




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The front left expansion blew out of my Chrysler engine (6-cylinder flathead) Monday eve. It was about 75 degrees outside and the engine temp was registering 185 degrees. Driving down the road when the antifreeze blew out all over me and the tractor. The engine was shop-overhauled 4 years ago. Anyone ever have this happen to them ?
I'm just a little concerned why it decided to come out just now.

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Bob

04-05-2007 06:13:13




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 Re: Blown freeze plug in reply to p55, 04-05-2007 05:12:56  
ASSUMING it was replaced at OH; likely; it was not "staked" in place properly by pounding it flat.

Clean and dry the opening; and replace the plug with a new one. I use a little LocTite wiped around the opening before popping the plug in place.



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Allan In NE

04-05-2007 06:08:06




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 Re: Blown freeze plug in reply to p55, 04-05-2007 05:12:56  
Yep,

Happens all the time. Probably wasn't replaced or else incorrectly replaced during the overhaul.

No tears lost; just put another in and forge ahead.

Allan



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Brian G. NY

04-05-2007 07:57:55




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 Re: Blown freeze plug in reply to Allan In NE, 04-05-2007 06:08:06  
Happened to me a couple of times on Ford V-8s. They were tucked way up under the exhaust manifold so I opted for the rubber plugs. Never had a problem with them. The originals look much nicer tho, especially on the side of a tractor block right out there for everyone to see.



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Dan hill

04-06-2007 03:00:23




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 Re: Blown freeze plug in reply to Brian G. NY, 04-05-2007 07:57:55  
Beware of rubber plugs.If the hole in the block is not completly dry the plug will pop out.I stopped using them.



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