I always instal brass plugs if I can get them.
You mention failure of the rear plug as being a real inconvenience Phil. I once loaned my Chev 4403 1-1/2 ton 4x2 to a friend so as he could haul a WC51 a thousand miles home. The night before he was to begin the return trip. Water on the floor!!!!
He rapidly identified the source as being THAT plug, managed to locate a replacement and spent the night removing and re-installing the gear box, flywheel and bell housing. Fortunately he could do it that way as to remove the engine from the truck meant removing the front clip or trying to tilt the engine near vertical.
David
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Hell no! I'm not that old!
Last edited by motto; 26-02-14 at 01:52.
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