Freeze plug leaking on a 53 Plymouth 217 flat head

[Lakermatt]

So when I was checking this radiator for leaks I seen that I have seeping water coming out of one of the freeze plugs... What is that from and where can I get a new set to put in?? I looked online and couldn't find anything. Are these difficult to replace? Please let me know. Thanks! Its a 217 flat head 6 cylinder.

[karl head]

So when I was checking this radiator for leaks I seen that I have seeping water coming out of one of the freeze plugs... What is that from and where can I get a new set to put in?? I looked online and couldn't find anything. Are these difficult to replace? Please let me know. Thanks! Its a 217 flat head 6 cylinder.

You should be able to pick up the frost plugs from your local auto part store, there the flat type and I believe there 1 5/8 for the cooling passages. vintage Power Wagons have a set for 10$

karl

[55 Fargo]

Which frost plug, there are 5 on the side and 1 in the rear, where engine meets clutch housing.

You need 1 5/8 concave disc plugs, use some sealant,and set with ball peen hammer.

Or for a quick fix, you can use rubber type expansion plugs, for temporary until engine is up and running, have done that before.

Elaborate more on what's going on and where.....

have a look here http://www.dormanproducts.com/c-354-expansion-plugs-quick-seal-rubber.aspx

[55 Fargo]

You should be able to pick up the frost plugs from your local auto part store, there the flat type and I believe there 1 5/8 for the cooling passages. vintage Power Wagons have a set for 10$

karl

There not flat or cup shaped, but concave discs, they get flat when drifted into place

[karl head]

Sorry, I should of said concave , I figured the auto parts shop would of known the difference. However having said that I will try to be clearer in the future.

Thanks Karl

[55 Fargo]

Sorry, I should of said concave , I figured the auto parts shop would of known the difference. However having said that I will try to be clearer in the future.

Thanks Karl

No harm done, just want to keep the new Lad on the right path....

[RobertKB]

Use the search function as this has been discussed many times previously. Lots of good information available.

[Don Coatney]

I looked online and couldn't find anything. Are these difficult to replace?

Did your on line search include a search of this forum? This issue has been discussed here on several occassions. The forum search can be accessed by clicking the link above.

[John Reddie]

So when I was checking this radiator for leaks I seen that I have seeping water coming out of one of the freeze plugs... What is that from and where can I get a new set to put in?? I looked online and couldn't find anything. Are these difficult to replace? Please let me know. Thanks! Its a 217 flat head 6 cylinder.

These plugs can be difficult depending on where the location is. You need a clear shot at it with a hammer. Also bear in mind that if one is leaking, others may also start leaking soon. On my '67 Plymouth with the 318 engine, I removed the engine and replaced all of them because some were impossible to reach with the engine in the car. Good luck to oyu.

John R

[captden29]

laker, dorman makes an all metal plug you put in with a wrench and can be permanent. i have them on my flathead now and they work as advertised. part no. is 568-010. they are 1 5/8 and most auto parts stores have them. they are copper plated steel. they are about $4.50 each but you do not need to have the motor out for these. capt den