Dipstick tube plug in block (removal)

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superslant

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Hey there, have a 63 dart that I swapped a slant six out of an 85 pickup into. I had to switch the oil pans but didnt realize until after installation that the dipstick tubes are different. So currently I have a plug in the block by the motor mount that need to come out. I tried with a vise grips to get a grip on it to pull it out but didnt work. Any way to get that plug out without taking oil pan off and drilling? If I drill a small hole to put a screw into for pulling will it drop metal shaving into the lower end of my engine and potentially cause damage? What is the best/easiest/least time consuming way to approach this? Thanks:coffee2:
 
The plug should have a head on it if it's a factory plug. I use a small chisel to hammer into the crack between plug head and engine block. If you just tap lightly on each side, you should be able to work it out. You'll probably have to remove the motor mount bracket on that side. If that fails, I'd drill a hole into the center of the plug and use a dent puller to slide hammer it out. Coat the drill bit with grease to keep the shavings out of the crankcase. As for using an awl, Oldmanmopar must be a lot stronger than me to push one through a steel plug so good luck there! :)
 
cudamark said:
The plug should have a head on it if it's a factory plug. I use a small chisel to hammer into the crack between plug head and engine block. If you just tap lightly on each side, you should be able to work it out. You'll probably have to remove the motor mount bracket on that side. If that fails, I'd drill a hole into the center of the plug and use a dent puller to slide hammer it out. Coat the drill bit with grease to keep the shavings out of the crankcase. As for using an awl, Oldmanmopar must be a lot stronger than me to push one through a steel plug so good luck there! :)
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I am having the opposite problem where i need to find/make a new plug for the car dipstick hole. Can i just make a cone-like brass rod and hammer it in or attempt to drive out the old one and transfer it to the new block?
 
Brent Stewart said:
I am having the opposite problem where i need to find/make a new plug for the car dipstick hole. Can i just make a cone-like brass rod and hammer it in or attempt to drive out the old one and transfer it to the new block?
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I'm sure I could find a new plug, on line if not locally. On line could be a box of 4+ and as many days wait so... I would prefer to transfer a plug that I had before me, easy access and all. Voiding that option I might just thread/tap the hole and put a bolt in it ( although I don't like to do what isn't easily undone later if necessary ). Lots of ways to plug a hole.
 
Brent Stewart said:
I am having the opposite problem where i need to find/make a new plug for the car dipstick hole. Can i just make a cone-like brass rod and hammer it in or attempt to drive out the old one and transfer it to the new block?
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If you are installing a different block and still have the old block, yes, you can just transfer over the plug. The easiest way is when the pan is off the old block. You can drive the plug out with a punch and just hammer it into the new block. If the pan is still on the old block, either pull the pan, or, work the plug out like I explained in my previous post. If you don't have a factory plug, you can get one from any pickup or van that has a slant 6 engine. They both used a dip stick tube that went directly into the pan. It shouldn't be too hard to make one either. I'd use brass or aluminum, but, even a wooden dowel would probably work ok.
 
cudamark said:
If you are installing a different block and still have the old block, yes, you can just transfer over the plug. The easiest way is when the pan is off the old block. You can drive the plug out with a punch and just hammer it into the new block. If the pan is still on the old block, either pull the pan, or, work the plug out like I explained in my previous post. If you don't have a factory plug, you can get one from any pickup or van that has a slant 6 engine. They both used a dip stick tube that went directly into the pan. It shouldn't be too hard to make one either. I'd use brass or aluminum, but, even a wooden dowel would probably work ok.
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