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water pump housing plug ? #2541562 08/26/18 01:50 PM 08/26/18 01:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 112 ny M marcjames OP member
marcjames OP member M Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 112 ny	I am trying to install a water temp gauge but cannot budge the 38 square plug that has been in there for 50 years it is a 1967 440 housing any advice thanks mark

Re: water pump housing plug ? [Re: marcjames] #2541564 08/26/18 02:02 PM 08/26/18 02:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Buy a new housing. Or use something like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-63421/ They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: water pump housing plug ? [Re: marcjames] #2541566 08/26/18 02:11 PM 08/26/18 02:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	heat it with your torch then wick in some candle wax live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: water pump housing plug ? [Re: Supercuda] #2541567 08/26/18 02:12 PM 08/26/18 02:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,886 Lost and Spaced B bboogieart master
bboogieart master B Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,886 Lost and Spaced	I find heat works wonders on such things. Propane is usually not enough. If you don't nave an oxy/acetylene set up, take the housing to a friend that does, or a local shop. They should be able to remove that plug in minutes. I have mechanical Aptitude. I can screw up anything.

Re: water pump housing plug ? [Re: marcjames] #2541572 08/26/18 02:28 PM 08/26/18 02:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,833 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,833 Kirkland, Washington	Those plugs can be a bear. I agree with heat, wax, AND the biggest impact wrench you can get your hands on.

Re: water pump housing plug ? [Re: marcjames] #2541602 08/26/18 03:40 PM 08/26/18 03:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,079 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,079 Niles , Ohio	Another vote for heat and wax.Also Ive had them where I can heat them and cold water while its hot.Seems the water can make steam and wick into the threads.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: water pump housing plug ? [Re: marcjames] #2541604 08/26/18 03:46 PM 08/26/18 03:46 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 259 n.c. G geo. enthusiast
geo. enthusiast G Joined: May 2015 Posts: 259 n.c.	If those aren't practical for you, Center punch and drill the plug as big as you dare. Then try to collapse it into the hole with a punch and hammer. At some point it'll loosen its grip on the threads. Good luck!

Re: water pump housing plug ? [Re: geo.] #2541691 08/26/18 07:33 PM 08/26/18 07:33 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,232 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,232 Bend,OR USA	Originally Posted By geo. If those aren't practical for you, Center punch and drill the plug as big as you dare. Then try to collapse it into the hole with a punch and hammer. At some point it'll loosen its grip on the threads. Good luck! Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

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