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Dunenutt · 04-06-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wrwelton

That was a nice thought. I pumped up the radiator this morning and both of the screw in plugs on each side of engine are leaking fluid. I tried tightening them and only one stopped leaking. Oh well drain fluid and start over.

Chase the threads with a tap, and use locktite thread sealant ( or red locktite). Tape will leak, and possibly crack the block.

wrwelton · 04-08-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Chase the threads with a tap, and use locktite thread sealant ( or red locktite). Tape will leak, and possibly crack the block.

Thanks for the advice. I will try that today.

gearys 5600 · 04-08-2012, 08:45 AM

NICE truck.. Keep the pics coming.

04-08-2012, 08:45 AM	#3
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: 72 4x4,Time to finish it ! NICE truck.. Keep the pics coming. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner



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