Re: [AMC-list] Not done with Freeze Plugs yet

[Peter Marano <pmarano@xxxxxxxxx>]

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> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:47:51 -0600
> From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Frank said "They plug the holes used to pour molten steel or aluminum into
> the mold for the block (or head). "
>
> I said
> As long as we are being really anal about "freeze" plugs, and because it was
> mentioned we like to learn things on this list, and because it was mentioned
> about getting a lecture or something like that, I guess I better add my
> coins to the discussion.
> Actually the "holes" that the plugs fill are NOT where the molten metal is
> poured into the mold. The holes filled with "freeze/welch/core" plugs (I've
> heard them referred to as soffit plugs too) is actually the hole that the
> sand is removed from. The molds that cast iron blocks are poured with is
> made of casting sand. There I said it and I'm done.
>
> Armand
>
>   
Nicely done.

When you are correct say it LOUD AND PROUD! 

Peter Marano
Kenosha WI




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