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Cylinder Block - Core Plug Replacement: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block Special Tool
G01363330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Material Specification
G01363331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
    Fig 3: Removing Cylinder Block Core Plug
    G01363332Courtesy 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 and install the cylinder block core plug.
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