How To Install Core Plugs #DarkMatterPikachu #FairmontProject

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Let’s be honest, I’m sure anyone can do this work with a good driver. However, this is another one of those jobs you can have your local machine shop do when they prep your engine block for assembly.

I think the biggest take away with this video is the nomenclature. I’ve always called these ‘freeze plugs’. It appears that’s incorrect and we should start calling them ‘core plugs’. I’m OK with that.

Yes, I did go with brass core plugs. Steel plugs are cheaper, but they tend to rust. They both seal the same if properly installed. The brass just looks better and doesn’t corrode like steel. It’s up to you what you use.

Thanks again to Justin Frische for his help in this video.

Previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl9p8bEJSFg

The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs

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Engine Details

Displacement: 363cid

The Block: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Block%20Kits/KITSBK-29

The Crank: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Clearance/PBM85207

The Heads: https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6049-X302
Compression: 8.9:1

The Cam: Comp Cams custom grind: 222@.050″ 222@.050 .357″lobe lift .571″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) .351″ lobe lift .562″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) 114º separation 4ºadvance

Modified: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake

The Carburetor: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/demon/mighty_demon/parts/5402020BT

The Distributor: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/distributors/ford/parts/8582

The Ignition: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/ignitions/street_and_strip/parts/6462

The turbo Kit: http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/

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The #FairmontProject series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs

#DarkMatterPikachu on the Dyno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UADOHm6-BJc

The Basic Parts of an Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saPGX-1qC4M

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49 thoughts on “How To Install Core Plugs #DarkMatterPikachu #FairmontProject

  1. Thumbs up just for being a Ford man. How the LS's go in the engine master comp? Oh yeah that's right the Ford Clevors or Boss win mostly.

  2. Thank you for using correct terminology, and yes, they are actually called Welch or core plugs, especially when my o.c.d kicks in. 😓😒😫🙌

  3. How does Justin install the front cam bearing on a 350 SBC? With the two holes at 10 and 2 ish or with one hole at noon and other hole somewhere else

  4. Driving a 93' s10 2.8 L 6 cylinder 5 speed. Noticed my truck leaking cooant from the rear of the motor Once the motor begins to warm up it leaks all the coolant out but I cant find an exact location

  5. I've noticed that everyone who watches these videos and comment that "you are doing it wrong" are all EXPERTS!! I'm an expert on aircraft engines I R an Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection Authorization endorsement… Lol in all actuality I do have my A&P IA but by far am I an expert. I learn after every annual I do or after every cylinder I change out or trimming a Pratt & Whitney PT-6 I'm always learning

  6. I'm not saying they're annoyed because of you or because of what you're saying or because they're bad people I myself when I'm building an engine to not want anybody talking to me or causing any form of distraction or any unbalanced in my work so another words when I'm trying to rebuild something and somebody has a camera in his touching all my parts as I'm trying to build it that would really get on my nerves because now they are running the risk of potentially misplacing something or ruining something

  7. I really want to say thank you for making these videos cuz honestly and this takes courage to do what you're doing everyone knows that those mechanics are really annoyed with you and everything you're saying because a lot of the stuff you're saying is wrong but with that being said or also getting out a bunch of great information so thank you for having the courage to do this

  8. any sealer would likely work fine. I use a product called Leak Lock found in hvac supply store. I have used it on everything for my motor builds. let me recommend you try it it is far superior to anything ive found. also, I bought a truck that was neglected, well zero maintenance. after flushing the cooling system one of the core plugs started leaking due to rust. it was a B to change it. a week later, another one, you get the picture. I always use brass now! not saying brass won't corrode, but when you're under the truck with coolant running down your armpit, trying to hammer a metal cup into your block, there's lots of time to cuss and swear to never use the cheap metal plugs. and yes I had to pull the transmission to get those two back there!

  9. threaded plug defeat the object of a core plug, they aere designed to be a weak link so that if the block freezes as the water expands it pushes the plugs out instead of cracking the block.

  10. I was googling for welch plug r&r but nothing came up. Then I recalled the popular name for this in the U.S. — freeze plug. Googling again for freeze plug and I'm here. Lol.

  11. In the future skilled jobs like this will be a thing of the past. There will only be $15 per hour retail and fast food workers who can't get orders right.

  12. If your ever at a stop light and you see an M3, don't even try to race it. Don't embarrass yourself when your Ford breaks down before the next light.

  13. Should I use steel, or brass plugs? My truck has been leaking antifreeze and I'm going to replace them all, hopefully soon. Can I just use an old 1/2 inch socket with a hammer to push them in place? Also, will the gray rtv from Permatex be ok to seal them. Or should I just stick with the black rtv?

  14. Never lost a "core plug" – I have had the block heater fall out of a diesel… can't replace with a "core plug" because the opening is tapered. Buying a block heater and living in California – embarrassing 🙁

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