[Chrysler300] Freeze Plugs, Chapter 12.

[Gary Barker <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well  after spending one month just trying to get the right freeze plugs 
for my heads. I thought I might as well get started on the block.  I 
opened the package marked for all 413's from 1959 to 1965.  Now thinking 
my 1960 fits right in there I poored them out on the bench and  took 
inventory.  Looks good except they are cup type.  My block uses disc 
type.  So back to the auto parts store to order 6 new disc type  1 5/8" 
dia..  I had to wait two more days for them to come in.
   Now its Friday morning ,  88 degrees just the perfect enviroment to 
install freeze plugs.    Rolled the block over on the engine stand so 
thedrivers side was up.  Got my tube of Permatex # 1 put in all three 
plugs on the drivers side,  gave them a good whack with my brass and 
ball peen hammer All went well.  Now the trouble starts.  I rolled the 
block to where the passenger side was up.
Installed the first two plugs starting from the front and working back.  
That went well.  Then I picked up the last plug and went to set it in 
the last hole and the plug just dropped in.  Now thinking I must have 
picked up the wrong plug.  No  the last one is 1 3/4 " not 1 5/8 like 
the other five.  Now Hell "Who would ever design fiveplugs of one size 
and one much larger all by its little self."   Now after a few swear 
words  before and after "I don't believe it."..... I called the parts 
house again trying to get somebody to feel bad for me.
All I got is we would need to special order one 1 3/4" but we can't just 
order one, I would have to order a hole box.  I really don't need a 
whole box.  I then checked the calander to see if it was the 13th. I was 
ok there.  So here I go again. No parts stores or engine rebuilders in 
town have one.   Most said if I had a F--d or C---y would be no problem. 
Now thats just what I wanted to hear.    I love a challenge.
  Please stand by for chapter 13 when I find one more plug.-  Gary Barker

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