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fordtrucks4ever

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I removed manifolds to replace the rusted steel freeze plugs. Having no luck in locating any made of brass locally. Moss does not list either size in brass. Also I see they show online the large plug is 1 41/64. In their catalog same part number 328-235 is 1 5/8. Here I sit dismayed and confused.
 

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If your core plugs are "cup" style as opposed to the "concave", and if they are 1-5/8", you really shouldn't have too much trouble. Same size fits a small block Chevy. Best places to look would be NAPA, machine shops, and marine repair/parts houses.

Probably the most common supplier of core plugs in the US is Dorman Products. They list the 1-5/8" cup style in brass in 3 different cup depths as well as the concave type. Just about every decent auto parts house carries Dorman. Might not have what you need in stock, but they should be able to get it pretty quickly.
 
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Just wanting to thank everyone for their advice and support. You guys are great. I might actually get my Healey back on the road for my uncle to see and drive before he kicks the bucket(hes just getting old nothing else the matter) but never seen my car. He has an Isetta with less than 1000 miles all original and never registered. Would make Steve Urkel jealous.
 
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