MOTOR PLUGs..GUIDE PLUGS...??

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May 13, 2006 | 02:25 PM

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MOTOR PLUGs..GUIDE PLUGS...??

not real sure on how to put this but here it goes. there are 4 guide plugs for the cylider heads that are on a short block. my new one didnt come with any so where do i get them? also the two dow pins that help guide it on the tranny are not in the new SB so where do i get those?

May 13, 2006 | 02:59 PM

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The local parts store usually has them, or try an Ace hardware (in the fastener section)
Or if you still have the old block use the ones out of it

May 13, 2006 | 03:21 PM

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so what would i ask for at the parts store. i have my old block so it would be ok to use them? thats cool.

May 13, 2006 | 04:41 PM

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GM dealer, or a good local parts store.

May 13, 2006 | 04:56 PM

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Yes it's ok to reuse them, just be careful removing them (may want to clean them with some sandpaper to remove any burrs created from taking them out)
If you want them new, ask for guide pins
BTW I hope you aren't talking about the freeze plugs (it's not ok to reuse them FYI)

May 13, 2006 | 07:25 PM

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no guide pins are what im talking about. the one on the corners of the heads and the others that guide the tranny on. ill have to try to get them out first then if not just go buy them, any suggestions on getting them out?

May 13, 2006 | 08:30 PM

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You can try soaking them in penetrating oil (PB Blaster or equivalent) then pry them out with a set of dikes (diagonal cutting pliers aka wire cutters) then sand/file the small area of raised metal that the dikes will create then just lightly hammer them back in the other block
If you can't get them out no big deal, they're usually only a few cents for new ones