Weeping freeze plug

8d5 AHB

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Was driving my "Refrigerator" around and it decided to start steaming off the right side of the car. Took it to my buddy's shop, got it on the lift and -sho 'nuff- I had a peeing plug. Unfortunately, it is the far forward plug, which means I either put in an "Easy, sleazy" expando plug or pull the powertrain.
Since I have automotive OCD, if I am going that far, I'm thinking of throwing in one of my 340's with a decent build or my '90-vinatage roller-cammed 360. I am leaning 340 for the simple fact it is internally balanced and the one motor if it grenades after two years, I really don't care. I'd put it together fine, it's just that it's + 0.040", I got it for nothing, and you can't do much more with the block now. I'd build a nice combo plant (Comp Xtreme 268, Performer RPM, standard electronic ignition & good 4-bbl. Slap on some TBC headers, duals, and call it fun)

..or may have to go the sleazy route, LOL
 

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OTC (Overpriced Tool Corp.) makes a cradle that you can suspend the engine from, remove mount, bracket, & whatever else is in the way. Pull the offending plug, & there's a special tool set for freeze plugs that swivels. Perhaps that'll enable you to change it. Are you positive it's the plug, & not a cracked block? Goodson makes a portable magna-flux machine that's made of magnets. Doesn't require a power source, & fits in tight places. I check blocks, heads, & ferrous castings at swap meets. Not everyone's on the up & up, or they don't know they're trying to sell you cracked castings. Sounds perfect for your situation. Those rubber expandables are a hit or miss solution. I don't know if I'd install one in the middle of winter. If it should pop out during the summer; it's an inconvenience. If if it pops out in the middle of winter, it could be downright dangerous! Hope this helps, Larry
 
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