[AT] Freeze plugs

[Indiana Robinson]

As I was growing up the domed "freeze plugs" were all called "Hubbard"
plugs. Most had the company logo or at least the name stamped in them. I
never knew exactly what to call the cup shaped plugs. I had heard the name
Welch plugs but apparently both types are Welch plugs. I'm not sure why,
neither are grape flavored. I have called the cup plugs "skirted" but that
is probably just something I made up to avoid calling them "thingies".  :-)
This thread prompted me to Google several questions about names of these
items. Dang... You could spend a day just reading all of the terminology
about them which are really "casting core plugs" or you can pick from a
whole list of names.  :-)
There is a lot of good info available on leak free installation which also
includes just using Barrs-Leak...  :-)


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On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 7:52 AM David Myers <Walking_Tractor at yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Spencer, I am assuming you are using cup style plugsas opposed to the
> standard ‘coined’ variety.   If so then yes you are correct.  I very rarely
> have had the pleasure of using the cupped ones and grew up with the
> ‘coined’ style which Is my goto style.  Again clean bore, apply the
> smallest amount of (insert sealant of choice here, mine is ultra copper),
> and gently tap directly in the center with a suitable hammer.   You can use
> any type of a driver as long as it is smooth and fills the hole decently.
> Glad to see someone getting round-tuits. My list just keeps getting longer
> and longer
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Nov 7, 2019, at 10:10 PM, Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:
> >
> > So lining up the list of things I need to work on this winter. I may
> have mentioned the throttle linkage on my Ford, but that turned out to be a
> very minor thing. So that is off the list.
> >
> > However a new freeze plug is in order for the John Deere 430V. One of
> the freeze plugs on the engine showed evidence of leaking in the past, but
> was not leaking when I got it.
> >
> > After putting it through its paces this year raking hay and what not it
> is now leaking. I must admit I do not have a 100% success rate with freeze
> plug installation.
> >
> > My procedure is to make sure the bore is clean with a little bit of
> Emery cloth and then I put copper head gasket sealant around the outside
> edge of the freeze plug. I then press using the a socket or something that
> will find purchase on the very outer rim of the freeze plug. This procedure
> works virtually all of the time but have had a couple seep.
> >
> > What is everyone else’s procedure?
> >
> > Spencer
> >
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Francis Robinson
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Central Indiana USA
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