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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 1:05 pm
Post subject: 88 S-10 Blaer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:46 pm
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:00 am
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:28 pm
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On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 08:00:01 -0400, bobbyswift RemoveThis @webtv.net (bobby swift)
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>I forgot to mention that these plugs are square female type.5/16" may be
>right size,but where can I get a square drive male wrench?
> Thanks!
> Bobby
You are going to have to find a 12 point socket (US or Metric) that is
a very snug fit on it that you may even have to tap on a bit to get a
good grip on it with a socket.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:28 pm
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 2:22 pm
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:23 am
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blazer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?Snoman [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:29 am
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blazer 4.3 cylinder head water plug? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:51 pm
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blazer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?Snoman [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:23:40 -0400, bobbyswift DeleteThis @webtv.net (bobby swift)
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>I need a square wrench to fit inside the plug,not a socket to fit over
>it.The square head of a thread chaser fits but I don't have a way to
>turn it.
> Bobby
Sorry, I misunderstood you. You could by a 1/2 to 3/8 drive adaptor
and then grind it to a snug fit. If you have access to a grinder this
is a very viable option. .
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:51 pm
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blazer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?Snoman [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I tried that also Snoman,it has that small ball that holds the socket on
the end,the hole where the ball retracts in is over half way through,and
when ground down.....weakend it so much it broke with little
resistance.Maybe I'll grind down the thread chaser,to get a wrench to
turn it.The metal looks to be pretty hard so maybe that will work.I
might also check with a machine shop that does engine work,and see what
they use.
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:37 pm
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blazer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?Snoman [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:41:40 -0400, bobbyswift.RemoveThis@webtv.net (bobby swift)
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>I tried that also Snoman,it has that small ball that holds the socket on
>the end,the hole where the ball retracts in is over half way through,and
>when ground down.....weakend it so much it broke with little
>resistance.Maybe I'll grind down the thread chaser,to get a wrench to
>turn it.The metal looks to be pretty hard so maybe that will work.I
>might also check with a machine shop that does engine work,and see what
>they use.
> Thanks! Bobby
Grind off the other three side instead (not ball side) and do not
gring the ball side. Also it soound like plug was hot inserted at
factory because it is really stuck. GEt you some good leather or
cotton work gloves and attempt removal when it is hot.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:58 pm
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blaer 4.3 cylinder head water plug? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"bobby swift" wrote in message
> Doe anyone here know where I can find a wrench that fits these type of
> water plugs?A 3/8" extention is too big and 1/4" too small.
> Thanks!
> Bobby
>Now this is a problem, I wonder why GM didn't just use a 3/8 square? I
>don't know the exact size of it but I have a large set of allen wrenches.
>That's what I use. Don't loose it or mess it up either. GM part, I couldn't
>find one at my local hardware, I think it is a metric fine thread. >> Stay informed about: 88 S-10 Blaer 4.3 cylinder head water plug? |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:37 pm
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blaer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?David [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Are you saying that you use a large allen wrench to get the square hole
plug out?If I get it out I'm gonna put a mechanical water guage back in
its place,then I'll be running 2 water guages.I don't really trust the
electrical one.I'm pretty sure Advance Auto has the allen head
plugs,that would be what I would replace it with.
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:52 am
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blaer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?David [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 22:37:57 -0400, bobbyswift.DeleteThis@webtv.net (bobby swift)
wrote:
>Are you saying that you use a large allen wrench to get the square hole
>plug out?If I get it out I'm gonna put a mechanical water guage back in
>its place,then I'll be running 2 water guages.I don't really trust the
>electrical one.I'm pretty sure Advance Auto has the allen head
>plugs,that would be what I would replace it with.
> Bobby
Tell you what a oversized alen wrench ground down to a 4 side wrench
would likely work too. They are generally made from hard/strong metal.
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:40 pm
Post subject: Re: 88 S-10 Blaer 4.3 cylinder head water plug?David [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"SnoMan" wrote in message
> On Mon, 3 Jul 2006 22:37:57 -0400, bobbyswift.RemoveThis@webtv.net (bobby swift)
> wrote:
>
>>Are you saying that you use a large allen wrench to get the square hole
>>plug out?If I get it out I'm gonna put a mechanical water guage back in
>>its place,then I'll be running 2 water guages.I don't really trust the
>>electrical one.I'm pretty sure Advance Auto has the allen head
>>plugs,that would be what I would replace it with.
>> Bobby
>
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> Tell you what a oversized alen wrench ground down to a 4 side wrench
> would likely work too. They are generally made from hard/strong metal.
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Sounds like a good idea Sno. That 6 sided allen wrench in that square hole
isn't exactly a perfect fit but has worked for me. I did have a tough one
round out once and had to use a extractor ruining the plug. Went out and
took a 1/2 to 3/8 impact reducer, did a little grinding to two sides now I
have a nice tool for the job. >> Stay informed about: 88 S-10 Blaer 4.3 cylinder head water plug? |
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