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Offline daveh

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Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« on: September 28, 2016 - 01:50:26 PM »
Hey Guys,

Anyone know what size these coolant block plugs are and where I can get the correct ones?  All I can seem to find is fine threaded plugs and the block has course threads.  I've tried everywhere, Summit, Jegs, Amazon, Home Depot, Autozone, etc.  I hope you can help me. It's for my 340.

Oh the old ones were too corroded to use so I chucked them.  I didn't think it would be such a big deal to get them.  Thanks

Dave




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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2016 - 03:55:47 PM »
1/4 NPT (or 3/8 NPT)  available at any hardware store. 
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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2016 - 03:59:03 PM »
Yep, pipe thread.  They were originally zinc plated and installed after the engine was painted.

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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2016 - 04:07:53 PM »
But all the hardware stores have fine thread and these are course. 

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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2016 - 04:15:23 PM »
But all the hardware stores have fine thread and these are course.

NPT stands for national pipe tap, its a standard thread . There are no other threads unless your dealing with European stuff.  :wave:
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2016 - 04:49:58 PM »
NPT stands for national pipe tap, its a standard thread . There are no other threads unless your dealing with European stuff.  :wave:
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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2016 - 05:13:26 PM »
Found them thanks Guys. 

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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2016 - 06:25:51 PM »
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2016 - 08:51:53 PM »
To stick with the theme  :2thumbs: 2000
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Re: Coolant Block Plug For My 340 With Pics
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2016 - 01:16:06 AM »
Cute :dogpile: