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replacing core plugs on 948 cc engien

philman

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any special tricks in replacing core plugs on the smaller triumph engines? I think that the 1147 cc engine uses the same block. I am replacing the one underneath the intake/exhaust manifold on the right side of the block. i've never done this operation on any engine block before.

really i just want to get the engine running so i can drive the car to dmv, change the title and see how well it runs before I pull everything off the car for restoration. so i don't know if i will replace all the freeze plugs, only the missing ones.
 
No special tricks, as I recall. Coat the edges of the new plug with a sealer if you like (although it shouldn't be absolutely necessary, and drive it in place. It's best to do that with the proverbial "suitable drift"; in this case, a socket just about the size of the plug will do nicely.

Plugs are cheap; buy a couple extra just in case. But it's really pretty easy....
 
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