Re: IML: '56 Freeze Plugs

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Are any of them leaking? If so, I would only replace the one that is. 
Do you have reason to think that they may be corroded? If they don't 
appear to be deteriorated from the outside, do you suspect problems 
from the inside because of rust in the coolant? I have found that these 
don't generally go bad unless the cooling system has been severely 
neglected. If they are original, then we know that they were put in 
correctly. If there is no indication of needing replacement, that is 
something that can be done at overhaul time. I think there might be 
some that you can't reach without significant disassembly. Disturbing 
all of this might be more trouble than it is worth. Of course, if your 
just bored, go for it!

Mine in both the '55 and '56 are all original with no sign of trouble. 
I have one in my '62 that needs to be replaced, but that car had sat 
outside in an un maintained state for several years before I owned it. 
It is going to be replaced soon as the leak has become worse recently.

Cheers!

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: YBSHORE@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 3:49 AM
Subject: IML: '56 Freeze Plugs

 Imperialists,

    In light of the fact I am going to undertake the replacement of all 
the freeze plugs in my '56 354, as she is down for the winter, I am in 
the process of getting the plugs {1 5/8, is that correct?} what would 
the recommended procedure be to make sure I get as much 'old residuals' 
out of the block as possible as I am sure these are original plugs.  
Thanks in advance.

Jack

'56 Imperial Sedan
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