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What size are 440 freeze plugs
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10/28/16 08:08 PM
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My local auto parts store does not have the freeze plug kit, but they have the plugs individually in bulk.
Does 1 5/8" sound right for the block sides?? and 2 9/64" seem right for the rear of the cam journal??
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jeff
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Re: What size are 440 freeze plugs
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10/28/16 08:47 PM
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(6) 1 & 5/8 and the rear cam plug might be a special one (the shape), a Mopar item and I'm sure it is a different dia. Some freeze plugs, the depth of em is way thinner than others. get the good ones
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Re: What size are 440 freeze plugs
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Rock Auto has the 440 kit.. $11.96 brass, $4.73 steel.. http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1970,charger,7.2l+440cid+v8,1079096,engine,expansion+plug+/+set,5332 Just my $0.02... 
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Re: What size are 440 freeze plugs
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My local auto parts store got them for me. They are Dorman and they are available as shallow or deep plugs.
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Re: What size are 440 freeze plugs
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Where do you get all the plugs for the cylinder heads? Havent located those yet. they are 1&1/4 on SB & might be the same on BB & parts house Dormans are fine. I've seen the thin ones & I dont know it they are just cheap or if they are for a non automotive specific app but get the deep ones. EDIT brass (all I had on hand for extras) but the depth is the same
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Re: What size are 440 freeze plugs
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The deep ones look like they might be easier to get in straight and possibly seal a little better.
Thanks for all the replies.
Correct but the deep ones are harder to remove.
67 Coronet 500 9.610 @ 139.20 mph
67 Coronet 500 (street car) 14.82 @ 94 mph
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Re: What size are 440 freeze plugs
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The deep ones look like they might be easier to get in straight and possibly seal a little better.
Thanks for all the replies.
Correct but the deep ones are harder to remove. I guess you would have to knock then in further to remove, possibly hitting the cylinder.
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