Posted by 55 50 Ron on November 03, 2009 at 11:16:56 from (206.8.2.145):
In Reply to: Re: Chevy truck mechanic posted by BDT in Minnesota on November 03, 2009 at 08:50:01:
Yes, I replaced it with a new brass plug. But the old one was brass also.
To get the old one out I used a couple of different diamond cutting bits in an angled drill and cut away part of the boss on the block. Sprayed with Kroil a few times and let it set. One diamond cutting bit was 1/8 inch diameter and with it, I cut straight down from the top until that bit was into the center of the brass plug where the broken off drill bit remained. Then I squeezed gently from the sides with a small visegrip pliers and the brass plug sides moved inward just enough to be able to turn it slowly. Then it was easy to pull the broken bit out. Ran a tap in the boss threads and put in the new plug. The block is still full of crud, but I'll get that cleaned another time.
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