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Looking for 1-5/16” welch plugs. Anyone have a source? I am doing some work on the front end of my 1937 120, and need new welch plugs to go over the ends of the king pins. Packard part number is 302551, no luck at local auto parts stores, McMaster-Carr, or Kanter/Max (at least their websites). Thanks in advance!
Edit: Dorman 550-018 is a good part number, but but apparently obsolete. Melling MEP-23 is another good number. I got some on eBay, but Summit racing also has them.
Posted on: 2023/8/12 14:06
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They are available through Kanter but not as a separate part, they are included in the rebuild kit for the king pins.
Bob J.
Posted on: 2023/8/14 8:05
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I got a few from Tractor Supply years ago; if they were a bit too big I cut them down on a belt sander, then pressed in place and sealed up with a tiny amount of JB weld.
Posted on: 2023/8/14 19:02
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Thanks guys! I was hoping to get them locally Saturday, the ones I ordered shipped today.
Oddly enough, the markings on the Melling plugs I ordered are identical to what came in the Kanter king pin kit I purchased in 2011!
Posted on: 2023/8/14 21:00
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