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Is there a freeze plug fix kit?

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Is there a freeze plug fix kit?

Does someone make a kit or is it (build your own)?
thanks ,doug
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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I got a kit from a fellow over on the TDR website. Have it as an emergency backup. He made a real nice piece. I believe you could easily do a search to find it or PM me and I will get the info for you. Otherwise, I think those here on this site DID come up with a blueprint for one that you make yourself.

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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i have been mailing out the plate templates like candy. pm me a mailing addy and i'll mail you the directions and template to make your own.
btw, i made 3 plates today. takes only about 30 minutes if you have a bandsaw, drill press, and belt sander.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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for the freeze plug in the back?
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dodgezilla04
i have been mailing out the plate templates like candy. pm me a mailing addy and i'll mail you the directions and template to make your own.
btw, i made 3 plates today. takes only about 30 minutes if you have a bandsaw, drill press, and belt sander.

can you pm the plate templete

i can do all that at the place i work

were is the freeze plug can i find it the DC manual?
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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If you want to fix the problem altogether, enterprise engines has a coolant bypass kit. It "bypasses" the coolant from the rear freeze plug once a pre-set pressure between 0 and 50 psi is passed (set by a regulating valve). This will eliminate side plugs from letting loose as well.





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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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i dont have it electronically. i could (snail)mail the template.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dodgezilla04
i have been mailing out the plate templates like candy. pm me a mailing addy and i'll mail you the directions and template to make your own.
btw, i made 3 plates today. takes only about 30 minutes if you have a bandsaw, drill press, and belt sander.
I never got one could you PM it to me???
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Originally Posted by enafzige
If you want to fix the problem altogether, enterprise engines has a coolant bypass kit. It "bypasses" the coolant from the rear freeze plug once a pre-set pressure between 0 and 50 psi is passed (set by a regulating valve). This will eliminate side plugs from letting loose as well.





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thats a pretty pimp/clean set-up...how much$$$$$
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Our BOE kit works very well by preventing the excessive freezeplug-blowing coolant pressure generated while drag racing, sled-pulling or even towing:



It will work on ANY CTD with a variety of mounting/packaging configurations (standard version shown). The Blow Out Eliminator features 2 separate field-adjustable calibrated relief valves, an isolater valve, and a fluid sensor to provide driver notification of an overpressure "event". All components are non-ferrous.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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I made six plates out of 1/2 inch alum, thanks to zilla04 and his template in case someone might want one. They just need smoothed up a little as there a little rough hight now.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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i started making the auto tranny plates out of 1/4 due to the cooler lines around the back.


mark, i will need your mailing addy, i dont have the template electronically.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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how much$$$$$
Sounds funny, but I actually don't remember...I got it the same time I ordered the SB DD, hydraulics, fluidampr, etc. Call 'em up, they're good people to deal with.

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by OldSmokey
I made six plates out of 1/2 inch alum, thanks to zilla04 and his template in case someone might want one. They just need smoothed up a little as there a little rough hight now.
still got some plates left??
I want one
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by enafzige
If you want to fix the problem altogether, enterprise engines has a coolant bypass kit. It "bypasses" the coolant from the rear freeze plug once a pre-set pressure between 0 and 50 psi is passed (set by a regulating valve). This will eliminate side plugs from letting loose as well.



--Eric

so what is used to seal the plate to the plug hole???
O-ring??? RTV???

thanks
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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Yah, send me a pm with your number and ill get one out to you.
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