How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? March 23, 2009, 02:03:19 PM See thread title. I've tried heating it. I've tried hammering it. All I've managed to do is batter the out of the plug :( Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #1 – March 23, 2009, 03:15:02 PM i assume you're talking about the one on the back of the block? heating it is going to make it expand, so that wont work. ive always used a large socket that fits inside the "lip", then tapped it in with a hammer. Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #2 – March 23, 2009, 03:36:29 PM Like 32V said, heat's going the the wrong way on the thermometer, try freezing it. Also, you might consider getting a new one at this point, depending on your previous frustration level. Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #3 – March 23, 2009, 03:51:11 PM I meant heating the hole, not the plug. And yeah, this one's pretty battered. Gonna have to replace it. Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #4 – March 23, 2009, 04:30:42 PM Freeze the plug and heat the hole.OR,as stated above,use a large socket that can be used to tap it in evenly. Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #5 – March 23, 2009, 05:24:48 PM I'm getting pretty ticked now. I have destroyed my SECOND plug after freezing it, heating the hole, and hitting it with everything from a run of the mill hammer to a 20 LB sledge. Totop it off, the idiots at autozone haven't the slightest clue what I'm talking about, so i have to spell EVERYTHING out for them.HULK RAGE Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #6 – March 23, 2009, 06:29:34 PM Ok, so if Autozone is screwing you around, are you sure they're giving you the correct plug to begin with? They shouldn't be that hard to get in Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #7 – March 23, 2009, 06:33:12 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;263439Freeze the plug and heat the hole.OR,as stated above,use a large socket that can be used to tap it in evenly.This is def the way to do it-I left mine in the freezer overnight and it went right in. Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #8 – March 24, 2009, 12:27:26 AM Verify that you're getting the right part, esp if the counter monkeys are the usual fare.Don't heat the head.Do freeze the plug (overnight is good). Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #9 – March 24, 2009, 12:23:03 PM Okay guys, I need your help. I did a little bit of internet research, and the plug I have DORMAN 555-084 is the WRONG plug for my application. I'm gonna go hunting for the right one, but if any of you could shoot me a link,that would be excellent. So far I've turned up nothing. Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #10 – March 24, 2009, 01:19:04 PM Need more details dude. Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #11 – March 24, 2009, 02:28:22 PM It's the Cam Expansion plug. I have a full plug set for a ford 302 on order thru carquest right now, should be the right stuff (hopefully) Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #12 – March 27, 2009, 02:01:03 AM http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1140107,parttype,525283 5.0DORMAN Part # 555070 2-1/8" Steel Shallow CupDORMAN Part # 555051 2-3/16" Steel Shallow Cup 0.060" Oversizehttp://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1140095,parttype,525283 3.8DORMAN Part # 555033 1-45/64" Steel Shallow Cuphttp://www.outdoorpros.com/Prod/Dorman-555-084-Cup-Type-Expansion-Plugs/47849/Cat/1301DescriptionDorman 555-084 Cup Type Expansion PlugsDorman 555-084 Cup Type Expansion Plugs Features:- Nominal Dia.: 2-1/4" - Metric Dia.: 57.36mm- Type: Steel- Height: 0.370"- Closed End Dia.: 2.251"- Open End Dia.: 2.265" Quote Selected
How to I get this stupid cam plug in place? Reply #13 – March 27, 2009, 02:18:29 AM I had the same problem, be careful how deep you set the new plug. Quote Selected
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