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flathead34 · 12-19-2014, 02:25 PM

I would like a source where I can get the four 3/4" block plugs for my '36LB engine. I have heard them called freeze/soft plugs also. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Mike

Bubba · 12-19-2014, 03:08 PM

I would think you could get them at any parts house

I think they are Welch plugs but like you say most call them freeze plugs
Bubba

Keystone 34 3w · 12-19-2014, 03:14 PM

I have two LB's running with early copper pennies.

KiWinUS · 12-19-2014, 05:49 PM

Napa

jake197000 · 12-19-2014, 10:37 PM

dorman.witch any parts store has or can get

WestCoast · 12-19-2014, 11:56 PM

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there are two types of freeze plugs, the round concave type, those go in the hole with the concave facing out, and rest against a lip inside the hole, they are then hit in the middle and spread out and wedge in the hole, these are the freeze plug type, the other types are called welch plugs they are also round and have a lip on them which is a little bigger than the hole, when driven in the lip collapse, become the same size of the hole thus wedging them selfs in, there is no lip in the hole as on the round freeze plug type type

deuce_roadster · 12-20-2014, 12:20 AM

IF the holes are corroded they can be tapped with a pipe tap and an allen plug installed. Sometimes the holes are too big for the original type plugs to seal due to rust/corrosion.

Snouts out · 12-20-2014, 06:35 AM

Freeze plugs are freeze plugs!The right OD is the key! You can tap I'm in with a screwdriver ! Don't over analyze!

Terry,OH · 12-20-2014, 07:03 AM

If your local John Deere dealer is close he has them.

flathead34 · 12-20-2014, 08:47 AM

Thanks guys for all the advice. Now I know where to get them. My block holes have a good lip. I was surprised of the depth of all the crud after I removed the old ones. Mike

12-19-2014, 02:25 PM	#1
flathead34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 433	Block Plugs I would like a source where I can get the four 3/4" block plugs for my '36LB engine. I have heard them called freeze/soft plugs also. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Mike

12-19-2014, 03:08 PM	#2
Bubba Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sour Lake Texas Posts: 54	Re: Block Plugs I would think you could get them at any parts house I think they are Welch plugs but like you say most call them freeze plugs Bubba

12-19-2014, 03:14 PM	#3
Keystone 34 3w Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 105	Re: Block Plugs I have two LB's running with early copper pennies. __________________

12-19-2014, 05:49 PM	#4
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,954	Re: Block Plugs Napa

12-19-2014, 10:37 PM	#5
jake197000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 349	Re: Block Plugs dorman.witch any parts store has or can get

12-19-2014, 11:56 PM	#6
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Block Plugs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) there are two types of freeze plugs, the round concave type, those go in the hole with the concave facing out, and rest against a lip inside the hole, they are then hit in the middle and spread out and wedge in the hole, these are the freeze plug type, the other types are called welch plugs they are also round and have a lip on them which is a little bigger than the hole, when driven in the lip collapse, become the same size of the hole thus wedging them selfs in, there is no lip in the hole as on the round freeze plug type type

12-20-2014, 12:20 AM	#7
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: Block Plugs IF the holes are corroded they can be tapped with a pipe tap and an allen plug installed. Sometimes the holes are too big for the original type plugs to seal due to rust/corrosion.

12-20-2014, 06:35 AM	#8
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: Block Plugs Freeze plugs are freeze plugs!The right OD is the key! You can tap I'm in with a screwdriver ! Don't over analyze!

12-20-2014, 07:03 AM	#9
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,743	Re: Block Plugs If your local John Deere dealer is close he has them.

12-20-2014, 08:47 AM	#10
flathead34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 433	Re: Block Plugs Thanks guys for all the advice. Now I know where to get them. My block holes have a good lip. I was surprised of the depth of all the crud after I removed the old ones. Mike