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>Hey all,
>
>Okay, about a month or so ago I wrote about my dilemma regarding removing the
>soft aluminum oil gallery plugs from my TR4 engine for hot tanking. My worry
>was that I would not be able to find replacement plugs.
>Some kind gentleman (of course I don't remember who, why oh why don't I save my
>messages) responded by saying that TRF carries the replacement plugs as a
>continuous stick thingy and gave me the part number.
>So, I happily drilled out the old plugs, had the block hot tanked, and have now
>painted it and am ready to begin reassembly. Of course, TRF now has the oil
>gallery plugs backordered 'til the cows come home. I did find out, however,
>that this part number comes as a "stick of nine", even though my motor only
>needs two. As I would like to drive my car sometime this summer, is it
>possible
>that someone else out there has seven of these left that they would like to
>part
>with for a small sum? Please? Pretty Please?
>
>
>David Rupert
>75701.242@compuserve.com
>1967 TR4A (rigid axle)
>1980 TR7 convertible
>
>
>
David,
If you are talking about what I think you are talking about, (the
sealing felt wedges at the rear of the block) these things have to be
soaked in sealing compound and driven into position. They come in strips
about 9 inches long and are scored almost all the way through. It is
easiest to seperate the pieces completely and after soaking, drove them
in one at a time. The channel for these strips is only about 4 1/2 inches
long, but you will be able to get almost all of the 9 in. strip in each side.
Hope this is what you were referring to.
Best Regards,
Tony R.
"GT6s"
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