on 6/7/04 10:48 AM, Editorgary@aol.com at Editorgary@aol.com wrote:
> Due to cooling problems (bad hose, bad radiator are possibilities being
> explored) last race weekend, I blew out a freeze plug in my MGA. The good news
> was
> that the plug that blew was the one nearest the distributor, which
> instantaneously shut down the engine, precluding any more damage.
>
> My question now is: When I replace the freeze plug, should I just do it
> according to the manual, using a standard plug peened into place, or should I
> fasten it in with a screw retainer as has been recommended by some of the race
> mechanics? All opinions appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Gary
I dunno, it looks to me that using a screw retainer would defeat an
important safety feature...
<g>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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