Re: Poly Block Prep & Freeze Plugs

[Bill M <y1topbanana73@xxxxxxxxx>]

The local Napa  couldn't find them (the counter person that always
happens to answer the phone when I call isn't too sharp). but the
place that will be hot-tanking the block did. Hot tank, freeze plugs,
and installation thereof is gonna cost me ~$80. Not too bad I think.

Here's another question...how many freeze plugs and block plugs should
I be pulling??

I count (6) 1.625" freeze plugs, (1) 1 7/8" cam plug, (2) water jacket
plugs in the side of the block, (3) plugs in the back of the block,
and (1) plug in the oil filter base. Do poly's have a small freeze
plug under the #5 main cap like I remember in the LA motors having? I
just want to make sure I get all the plugs out so I have the best
chance of getting all the crap out of this block.

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3

On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM, Gary Pavlovich <glpavlovich@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> The freeze plugs for the Mini look the same but just use the listed Dorman
> numbers at your local NAPA or Auto Supply and they should be able to fix you
> up.
>
> Have a wonderful Christmas!
> Gary
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Bill M
> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:54 AM
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; Gary Pavlovich
>
> Subject: Re: Poly Block Prep & Freeze Plugs
>
> Gary,
>
> They are definitely the "disc" type and are 1.625" in diameter. The
> numbers listed below don't seem to match up with what these look like.
>
> This link does look like them...
> http://www.7ent.com/products/freeze-plug-1-625-998-1100-pre-a-2k8169.html
>
> and I think these are actually them... Dorman 560-023...correct?
>
> Bill M
> 65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
> 73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
> 21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3
>
> On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM, Gary Pavlovich <glpavlovich@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> The early Poly from 1956-62 will use the “dish-style” 1 5/8” brass freeze
>> plug #565-023 Dorman and the later ‘62-66 Poly 318 will use the “cup
>>  style”
>> 1 5/8” brass freeze plug #565-068 shallow cup or #565-030 deep cup Dorman
>> freeze plug.
>> Notice that 1962 is a split year where the casting date will determine
>> dish
>> or cup style freeze plug.
>>
>> Let me know if you have trouble finding what you need and I can help.
>>
>> Take care,
>> Gary Pavlovich
>>
>> From: Mike & Deb
>> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 3:48 PM
>> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: Re: Poly Block Prep & Freeze Plugs
>>
>> Bill,
>> I can't remember but does the Poly block use cup style or flat style core
>> plugs ( which appear to look like the inside of the cup style ).
>> Mike LeFevre
>>
>> On Dec 5, 2011, Bill M <y1topbanana73@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I'm stripping down my poly block to send to the hot tank and I noticed
>> that the freeze plugs appear to be inserted "backwards".
>>
>> Did someone install them incorrectly or is this another weird "poly
>> thing" meaning that the freeze plugs are made of unobtainuim?
>>
>> Thought it would be a good idea to ask before I started popping out
>> $100 a piece un-replaceable plugs!!
>>
>> Bill M
>> 65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
>> 73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
>> 21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3

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