PLUG EXPANSION ENGINE HEAD 1"1/16 (1)
For DODGE engine. 1 is required for a T214 engine (DODGE 1" 1/16 CYLINDER HEAD)
Expansion plug cylinder head 1 1/16 inch
Expansion plug for sealing holes in the engine block or cylinder head. Also known as freeze plug or core plug. Used to seal the casting mould openings in the engine block after production.
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Diameter 1 1/16 inch (27 mm) |
Type Cup-type expansion plug |
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Material Steel |
Application Engine block / cylinder head |
Features
- Diameter 1 1/16 inch (27 mm)
- Cup-type expansion plug
- Seal for engine block or cylinder head
- Prevents coolant leakage
- Replaces worn or oxidised original plug
★ Essential component for cooling system maintenance. It is recommended to apply a thin layer of sealant during replacement for optimal sealing.
Installation notes
Remove the old plug using a pointed chisel or dent hammer by tapping one side inwards and tilting. Drive the new plug in straight and flush using a suitable socket until it is level with the block. Apply a thin layer of permatex or similar sealant to the outer edge.
Historical context
Expansion plugs were used to seal the openings created during the casting of engine blocks. The sand cores that formed the cylinders had to rest somewhere during the casting process — after cooling, these openings were sealed with metal plugs.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
