Has anyone had to replace the freeze plug on the rear above the bell housing? I hope I can get it in if I take off the down pipe and get it from the bottom. Also what size do I need?

 

Anyone had this prob?

 

I have read about it...Someone, can't recall who, has a pattern for aluminum blank off to reinforce the plug so it stays in. You may want to try a search.

Tony

 

Hailsey machine makes a kit that will fix it for good.

You dont have to take anything off either. It pushes into the back of the block(you can do it with one hand), and then has 3 bolts to hold it in. It'll never blow out and is easy to put in. I dont think it is real expensive, and i dont think it is listed on their site, but call them and ask them about it.

Eric

 

Somewhat common for the early 600's blowing freeze plugs.

Here's one thread. https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ht=freeze+plug

Can do a search for 'freeze plug' in the 3rd gen engine section for a lot more info.

MikeyB

 

How'd you do that? You must be a idiot! You should listen to your brother next time.

 

I think it was Dodgezilla 04 who had a pattern to cure that problem.

 

Anyone know the size of that freeze plug?

 

Link to write up I did on comp D...

http://competitiondiesel.com/forums/...reeze+plug+fix

 

Thank you for the great article. Glad to hear I don't have to drop the tranny.