What is the accepted way to plug dipstick hole in later 5.0 blocks

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  1. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Hole is in the side of the block, where pen is located in pic...

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    I would assume tap and pipe plug:huh:
     
    scooper77515, Nov 22, 2007
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    i was going to ask that also
     
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    I just used something as close to the hole's diameter as I could find and used it, with a dab of RTV sealer to plug it.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ...they make a...small freeze plug...just for that hole.:Handshake

    one came with my 5.0...timming chain cover...:yup:

    ...:bouncy:...
     
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  5. Columbus Comet

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    Scooper I am picking up my timing cover tommorrow. I am not using the plug that comes with it. I can mail it to you if you want to give me your address. Free
     
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    You can also use a rubber oil drain plug. As you tighten it....it expands and holds tight.
     
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    Frank did what I did
     
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    I just filled mine with ultra copper permatex silicone.
     
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    Columbus...I PM'd you...
     
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    Scott pm sent
     
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    Tap and plug, especially if the motor is assessable. Otherwise a expansion plug will suffice, But could blow out, especially with forced induction.
     
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    Just hit that pen a few times with a hammer and that hole will be pluged.:rofl2::clap::biglaugh:
     
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    You'll need a 1/8" npt pipe tap and a 1/8" npt plug, can get brass 1/8" pipe plug at any HD or lowes. You can tap it with the oil pan on but you will need to push in a small piece of paper towel or rag down in the hole so the metal does not drop in the pan while you tap it, when you are done use a shop vac to suck out the metal and towel piece.

     
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    I tapped threads and plugged it while still on the stand
     
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    +1

    Just seemed safer than silicon or a push in plug. All I need is for crankcase pressure to push out the plug and blow oil all over the headers. Ever see a race car oil fire? :(
     
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