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Old 12-27-2016, 12:36 PM
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Quick question, what is the size of the freeze plug in the back of the block? Bought a 30mm freeze plug (same as the old one) and it slides right in without any interference? I don't think that's right?
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Old 12-27-2016, 03:02 PM
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It's supposed to be a tight fit requiring being tapped in gently with a mallet.
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Did you measure the hole and the new plug with calipers?
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Measured the new plug and it was slightly undersized ~29.5-29.7mm. The hole ran around ~30.0 -30.3mm. Ordered a 30.5mm. Hopefully, that works.
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