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05-01-2018, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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'52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
My '52 F-1 has the OHV 215 ci six cylinder motor, and the freeze plug at the back of the cylinder head is weeping. There's maybe 4 inches of clearance between the back of the head and the firewall, and removal of the floor pan over the transmission inside the cab won't give a clear shot at removal or installation of a new plug from the back side.
Any ideas on how to remove and replace it? I hate to have to pull the head to do this. Your suggestions are appreciated! |
05-01-2018, 01:16 PM | #2 |
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Re: '52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
A good cleaning and JB Weld?
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05-01-2018, 02:16 PM | #3 |
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Re: '52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
Do they still make the rubber freeze plugs that expand when the nut is tightened ? If it's thick enough and you can find the rubber expanding type , it can usually be installed over the weeping plug and tightened . I've not used on a 6 but have on many ohv v-8s .
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05-01-2018, 04:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: '52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
I have used a hole saw in the firewall. After installation of freeze plug, use a caplug to fill the hole.
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05-02-2018, 12:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: '52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
I was hoping to do a permanent job with installation of a new plug, and was hoping there's a simple trick or technique, like some stubby porta-power piston that could press in a new plug, or some means of a jack screw off the firewall without cutting a hole. If I can't figure out something, JB Weld was my last resort.
I truly appreciate you guys taking the time to offer suggestions! |
05-02-2018, 03:58 PM | #6 |
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Re: '52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
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For the record, I'm working on an old heap now that has some of those rubber expandable plugs in it. The plugs are OLD and HARD. They are a real bitch to get out. Last edited by bobH; 05-02-2018 at 04:08 PM. |
05-02-2018, 04:35 PM | #7 |
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Re: '52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
Anything short of pulling the head is just a Band-Aid. pull the head and fix it right. if there are any other freeze plugs on the head , replace them also. drilling a hole in the firewall can be done, but then , you have a hole in the firewall, sure you can plug it , but it will devalue the care a small bit in my opinion. the last time I had a '52 ford with the 215 six was in 1969, so I am a little fuzzy on details, but pulling the head fixing the plug, and putting it back together, used to be just an afternoon job when I was younger.
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05-02-2018, 10:46 PM | #8 |
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Re: '52 216 6 cyl freeze plug problem
I'm with Jim, pull the head.
If you do it the tricky way you'll always wonder if it will hold. I've been in the position that you are. BUT it was a customers car. I got a new one in, it was difficult. It was possible to hit it on an angle from the side and bottom. Yuck. Karl |
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