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proper water pump housing plug
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02/07/14 10:28 AM
02/07/14 10:28 AM
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Hey gang..
Looking for a source for the proper plug that goes into the water pump housing on a '69 big block ( my case 426 Hemi, but it should be the same on any housing in that year, if not more years ). This is the plug that people usually take out if they are going to put a mechanical temperature gauge in, in between the two heater hose nipples. I believe the style was flush with the housing with an allen stock recessed hole for tightening.
Thanks.
TroyHouston Mopar Connection Club'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)
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Re: proper water pump housing plug
[Re: jlatessa]
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02/07/14 02:42 PM
02/07/14 02:42 PM
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Might have been a 1/2" square head if my memory is still functioning?? Joe
correct , SQUARE head , not an Allen head
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Re: proper water pump housing plug
[Re: 68gtx]
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02/07/14 09:31 PM
02/07/14 09:31 PM
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Not to rob your thread but I am looking for the same plug. I think mine measures 3/4 ? Anyone have pics of an original for reference? Thanks larry J
Its 1/2" NPT...Female square drive...Ill see if I have a pic..
MB
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Re: proper water pump housing plug
[Re: HPMike]
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02/07/14 09:40 PM
02/07/14 09:40 PM
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It is basically this plug, BUT there is no concave on the top around the square opening. To be correct this plug could be machined flat and the top thread edges tapered down, then I believe plated zinc, and painted with the housing orange.
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Re: proper water pump housing plug
[Re: srt]
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02/07/14 09:52 PM
02/07/14 09:52 PM
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Would this be like it? I notice it isn't concaved.....
TroyHouston Mopar Connection Club'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)
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