[Classic Mustang] Re:6 Cyl. Intake Manifold Rear Freeze Plug

--- In classicmustang@yahoogroups.com, "jn136" <jn136@...> wrote:
>
> The rubber freeze plug is a good idea. When the right rear freeze plug
> in the head of my 65 289 started leaking, I managed to pry it out by
> punching the hole larger and prying it out with a long taper punch (it
> didn't fall out). I pressed a new plug in by drilling a piece of 1/4"
> thick steel with two holes spaced the same distance apart as the two
> pre-threaded holes on either side of the freeze plug and using two
> bolts. I placed the plug in position, place the plate over the plug
> and press it into place by alternately tightening first one then the
> other of the bolts. Worked well and I've kept the drilled plate and
> the bolts for about 15 years...just in case.
>
> Good luck with your project,
> John Newman
> 65 Coupe
>

a mini press, elegant. Not sure if there are any threaded holes in
the end of that intake log.
thanks,
Neal

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