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Old 02-28-2009, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by blykins View Post
I have never used anything but brass on my engines. Just wipe a little bit of RTV around them before you install. If you don't have a freeze plug driver, just use the biggest socket that you can fit into the plug.
Blykins,

Does the RTV help keep the plugs from blowing out? My brother-in-law had a jet boat with a 460 in it and he kept blowing out the freeze plugs. Made it a real exciting boat ride, trying to keep the boat from filling with water.

Terry
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