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Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement Special Tool
G03411260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
    Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Block Core Plug Using Sliding Hammer
    G03411261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the cylinder block plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.
    3. NOTE: Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of the plug.
  3. Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554 -B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6 and install the cylinder block core plug.

    Cup-Type 

    4. CAUTION: Use care during this procedure so as not to disturb or distort the cup sealing surface.
    CAUTION: When installed, the flanged edge must be below the chamfered edge of the bore to effectively seal the bore.
    Fig 3: Seating Cup-Type Cylinder Block Core Plug
    G03411262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Use a tool suitable to seat the cup-type cylinder block core plug.
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