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Re: Core plugs

To: <robert.dambrauskas@kodak.com>, <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Core plugs
From: "D T Gebhard" <kimkell@decaturnet.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:52:30 -0500
The shop that rebuilt my Spitfire head put brass core (freeze) plugs
in...don't have to worry about rust.
        Dave G.
----- Original Message -----
From: <robert.dambrauskas@kodak.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:36 PM
Subject: Core plugs


> Two questions:
> What is the best way to remove core (freeze) plugs from the block?
> What is the best way to replace them ?   i.e. is a sealant required, are
> they just pounded in , etc.
> There are a few on my block which look a little ratty , but they don't
> leak , so I am planning to replace them for appearance sake only .The bare
> block is on my engine stand , so now would be the best time to do it.

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