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Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477540 08/01/13 03:10 PM 08/01/13 03:10 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY CompWedgeEngines master
CompWedgeEngines master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY	Glad your ok AL...could have been a real mess. Three things that cause soft plug failures. 1)Shallow type soft plugs. I hate them. I only use deep plugs . Period. 2) Detonation and vibration. Enuff said. 3) Painted or dirty soft plug bores. When people paint blocks, they often dont tape off ( or clean afterwartds) the paint in the soft plug openings. Paint wont help the problem. I lightly clean the bore, a small bead of #2 Permatex, three " stakes" with a chisel, and never an issue.Some circle track builds take a different approach with a more positive lock procedure. I also do use brass plugs, as I believe they conform better to the bores, and have more bite... RIP Monte Smith Your work is a reflection of yourself, autograph it with quality. WD for Diamond Pistons,Sidewinder cylinder heads, Wiseco, K1 rods and cranks,BAM lifters, Morel lifters, Molnar Technologies, Harland Sharp, Pro Gear, Cometic, King Engine Bearings and many others.

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: CompWedgeEngines] #1477541 08/01/13 03:22 PM 08/01/13 03:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,573 ...gently down the stream LAR_414 master
LAR_414 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,573 ...gently down the stream	For the block, why not tack weld a "bur" to the block once the plugs are in. Hit it up on 3 or 4 spots around the plug and then it won't "Pop" out. I may do that the next time my engine is out of the car!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: CompWedgeEngines] #1477542 08/01/13 03:26 PM 08/01/13 03:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york	Had the deep ones in there,not staked.I think I will go with the bolt in style HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477543 08/01/13 03:34 PM 08/01/13 03:34 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave top fuel
DusterDave top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Glad that you were able to save it! Getting sideways at that speed must have been a "pucker ride" for sure!! You might want to consider installing a 'chute. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477544 08/01/13 03:37 PM 08/01/13 03:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,931 P Paul_Fancsali master
Paul_Fancsali master P Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,931	Put a layer of Good silicone sealer on the outside whole plug they will not come out if you let it totally setup. And if you dojn't have to hit them hard get another plug DO NOT USE THE RUBBER BOLT IN TYPE

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: DusterDave] #1477545 08/01/13 03:43 PM 08/01/13 03:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york	Quote: Glad that you were able to save it! Getting sideways at that speed must have been a "pucker ride" for sure!! You might want to consider installing a 'chute. Thanks Dave,I'm on line to get in the chassis shop for "J" bars,knee bar and chute mounts HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: Paul_Fancsali] #1477546 08/01/13 03:53 PM 08/01/13 03:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york	Quote: Put a layer of Good silicone sealer on the outside whole plug they will not come out if you let it totally setup. And if you dojn't have to hit them hard get another plug DO NOT USE THE RUBBER BOLT IN TYPE Thanks Paul,I don't use RUBBERS HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477547 08/01/13 03:56 PM 08/01/13 03:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,855 Staten Island N.Y. Dap top fuel
Dap top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,855 Staten Island N.Y.	Al it sux for sure but it could have been much worse. Glad your ok. PRH446 10.084 @ 135.21 mph N/A through chambered mufflers,3300lbs. Stock stroke wedge

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: Dap] #1477548 08/01/13 04:26 PM 08/01/13 04:26 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 952 Stockholm, Sweden MrSixpack super stock
MrSixpack super stock Joined: May 2004 Posts: 952 Stockholm, Sweden	I blew a FP on my friends FED with a blown/racegas 392 Hemi. Not fun when the engine is in front of you and you get soaked with HOT water on the finish line. I now own the car and it will get a blown KB hemi and methanol and no cooler needed. Hope you get it back together soon 1970 Super Stock Challenger ex. Paul Rossi 1968 Dodge Dart GT 340 1968 Dodge Charger /6 3 speed manual 1966 Chrysler 300 Loaded 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 1968 Mini Cooper

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: MrSixpack] #1477549 08/01/13 05:25 PM 08/01/13 05:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Wow I am just glad your ok. I hate seeing your 63 banged up but as was said it can be repaired. Wish I had some extra body parts for you but I dont. Ron

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: 383man] #1477550 08/01/13 05:30 PM 08/01/13 05:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york	Ron,you'd better tack the bolts holdin yer left fender on HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477551 08/01/13 07:06 PM 08/01/13 07:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: Ron,you'd better tack the bolts holdin yer left fender on Dont worry as my 63 will stay locked in my garage for a bit with my two killer guard dogs watching over it. Ron

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: 383man] #1477552 08/01/13 10:22 PM 08/01/13 10:22 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 426 Califor-ni-A! MrFoFody mopar
MrFoFody mopar Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 426 Califor-ni-A!	That sucks but it could have been worse. Looks like you drove good enough to save it.

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477553 08/01/13 10:29 PM 08/01/13 10:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	could have been worse. glad you are ok. Buddy of mine had a similar issue, his hose went, same deal pushed the fender into the rail... his is a 62 4 door. Hope you can find a fender and get it back down the track soon. [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: MrFoFody] #1477554 08/01/13 10:34 PM 08/01/13 10:34 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 395 campbell river B.C M mopartoby enthusiast
mopartoby enthusiast M Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 395 campbell river B.C	Last time that happened to me it was in the burnout box, and it popped out due to my head gasket failing and pressurising my cooling system. U may wanna look into that

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477555 08/01/13 10:47 PM 08/01/13 10:47 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida rickstershemi master
rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	Sorry for the damage.....Happy to hear your ok Al....that's what's important Rickster

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: rickstershemi] #1477556 08/01/13 11:09 PM 08/01/13 11:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,755 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,755 A collage of whims	Glad it wasn't worse. I have a park lamp housing but that's all, lemme know if you need it. Lenses are repopped and widely available. Try Tony's Parts for a fender, unless you want to go 'glass.

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: hemi-itis] #1477557 08/01/13 11:21 PM 08/01/13 11:21 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,384 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY Dragula I Live Here
Dragula I Live Here Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,384 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY	Ouch, glad your alright.... '70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9) '66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage '71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: 383man] #1477558 08/02/13 12:25 AM 08/02/13 12:25 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york hemi-itis OP I Live Here
hemi-itis OP I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,587 Great Neck,LI,new york	Quote: Quote: Ron,you'd better tack the bolts holdin yer left fender on Dont worry as my 63 will stay locked in my garage for a bit with my two killer guard dogs watching over it. Ron Those dogs look pretty mean Will they lick me to death? HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!

Re: Blew out a freeze plug on the BIG end [Re: Dragula] #1477559 08/02/13 12:27 AM 08/02/13 12:27 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,182 Bridgeport, WV M Michael master
Michael master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,182 Bridgeport, WV	I'm glad you're ok Al.

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