Re: 1956 374 Freeze Plugs

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2009/4/28 20:47:16

I use a hammer and a screwdriver to remove them, pop a hole in the side of one where the lip meets the base. Do this carefully and on the sides, NOT the top or bottom, as the chance of hitting the cylinder wall and making a hole in it is less likely. I say this because I don't know how much the word "careful" means to you. To install, I use a large socket that's big enough to just fit inside the freeze plug to drive it in so it's just under the outside of the outer lip of the freeze plug opening. If this isn't clear, let me know and I'll try to explain it further.