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

[Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree, it is actually nice to get to the real reason those plugs exist.
I wondered about the "where they pour the metal in " line as isn't that
commonly call a spru (SP?) and that is machined off?

I wonder why they made such large ones for the aluminum engines?

P.S. I agree with TOM, Daves engine realy needs a very, very careful examination.
They were known for blowing head gaskets, go figure, and other isues with sealing.
You really want to make sure there isn't anything hiding in that block
before sinking a lot of time and money into it.

My 63 770 Classic went about 106K, when it's head gasket popped, dad replaced it.
A few thousand miles it went again. He pulled the file and found it had seen quite few headgaskets over the years.
We tried yet again, by that time the bearings had had enough, it siezed a rod, and popped a rather nice hole in the block.
As is commonly told, yes I drove it home on 5 cylinders. All I heard was a loud clunk and the engine was missing and spraying some oil, but still ran so I drove it home!

Mark Price
Morgantown, WV 26508
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
"I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens!"

----- "Peter Marano" <pmarano@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: "Peter Marano" <pmarano@xxxxxxxxx>

> Nicely done.
> 
> When you are correct say it LOUD AND PROUD! 
> 
> Peter Marano
> Kenosha WI
> 
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