She's using brass, which won't rust, but a lot of early Hemi guys use JB Weld to seal the plugs on those blocks. They actually have convex welch plugs that install and must be flattened a little with a hammer to wedge them in.
I wouldn't use JB Weld on freeze plugs. But use what you feel comfortable with.
agreed, that's why i use epoxy. it takes up any imperfections in the block for a good seal.
i wouldn't use jb weld, i prefer epoxy. and no it's not permanent, they'll still push out if the coolant freezes. mind you nobody here runs just water for coolant....... do they?
Not to argue, but they were never designed to push out when the water freezes. All they are there for is to seal the holes up that were used in the casting process. In all my years I have yet to see one push out and save a block.i wouldn't use jb weld, i prefer epoxy. and no it's not permanent, they'll still push out if the coolant freezes. mind you nobody here runs just water for coolant....... do they?
yes i had to do some of those on a '58 cadillac last year. there was a step in the machined hole so the plug goes in as far as the step then you give it a clout in the middle to flatten/expand it as you say.
yeah i know that, but they are 'always' referred to as freeze plugs, lol. they do push out though, like a metal hat on a thick icicle
Never seen it happen. But yeah that's what they're called.yeah i know that, but they are 'always' referred to as freeze plugs, lol. they do push out though, like a metal hat on a thick icicle
neil.
it looks funny as they normally all push out at once it seems, lol.
Yes.
Dne, I've told you three or four times what I recommend now. Use whatever you wish.Rats!~ give me a name of an epoxy please
I would also check the rear seal as it looks like the lip is pointed to the rear. I do believe it should face into the engine. I cannot tell real well as I enlarge the picture my glasses cannot see as clearly as I would like.
