Aadams90 New member Joined Sep 8, 2010 Messages 540 Feb 3, 2015 #1 What's everyone's views on the freeze plug situation for the cylinder head in a cr just did the head on my puller and was wondering if it's a good idea since it's off and a safe assurance thanks
What's everyone's views on the freeze plug situation for the cylinder head in a cr just did the head on my puller and was wondering if it's a good idea since it's off and a safe assurance thanks
zstroken For $$$ your name here Joined Sep 27, 2006 Messages 23,151 Feb 3, 2015 #2 24mm tap then stick in the tapered 24mm plugs.
Aadams90 New member Joined Sep 8, 2010 Messages 540 Feb 3, 2015 #3 Thanks bud I've seen the kits sold by pure diesel and just want to do it once and be done figure be a good time since th head is off
Thanks bud I've seen the kits sold by pure diesel and just want to do it once and be done figure be a good time since th head is off
Joesixpack Pull'n it. Joined Apr 4, 2008 Messages 4,118 Feb 5, 2015 #5 zstroken said: 24mm tap then stick in the tapered 24mm plugs. Click to expand... THIS! Just get it done cause it sucks ass when you blow all your coolant into the crankcase.
zstroken said: 24mm tap then stick in the tapered 24mm plugs. Click to expand... THIS! Just get it done cause it sucks ass when you blow all your coolant into the crankcase.
zstroken For $$$ your name here Joined Sep 27, 2006 Messages 23,151 Feb 5, 2015 #6 Don't try to use NPT, the 24mm plugs are a fine thread, the NPT will give you very few threads of engagement/sealing surface. The 24mm tap is straight tap, the plug is tapered so you can't mess it up by tapping too deep. http://www.sherco-auto.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=e164c34a1a6d7170d875fcb1a1dcaec6&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DP8228S
Don't try to use NPT, the 24mm plugs are a fine thread, the NPT will give you very few threads of engagement/sealing surface. The 24mm tap is straight tap, the plug is tapered so you can't mess it up by tapping too deep. http://www.sherco-auto.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=e164c34a1a6d7170d875fcb1a1dcaec6&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DP8228S
2007 5.9 West Coast Dyno Modifier Joined Jan 14, 2008 Messages 1,927 Feb 7, 2015 #7 Tap and plug...I had to rebuild mine due to one of these bastards blowing and killing the lower end at 5000rpm in a pull...
Tap and plug...I had to rebuild mine due to one of these bastards blowing and killing the lower end at 5000rpm in a pull...
450rbronco New member Joined Oct 29, 2010 Messages 303 Feb 9, 2015 #8 Does the head need to be removed to do this or is it a lot easier to do with head off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Does the head need to be removed to do this or is it a lot easier to do with head off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk