Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolant leak)
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolantleak)
Mike Romain wrote:
> Frank wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC 360
>> block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>>
>> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews coolant
>> from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I believe it's
>> most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through. The leak is so
>> severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>>
>> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or drop
>> the transmission to access the source of the leak it would be helpful
>> to be able to visualize the area in question. Thoughts or other
>> suggestions would also be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Frank
>>
>
> When one cast plug has failed due to corrosion, normally the rest are
> due to follow.
>
> With that in mind, I recommend pulling the engine and doing all of them
> at once. There are three or four back there and ones in the sides.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 'New' frame in the works for '08
While your at it it would also be a good idea to give the blcok a good
flushing out and poke around in the water jacket with a lenght of
coathanger wire to get any crud out of there, ought to make the engine
run cooler.
Jeff DeWitt
> Frank wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC 360
>> block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>>
>> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews coolant
>> from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I believe it's
>> most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through. The leak is so
>> severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>>
>> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or drop
>> the transmission to access the source of the leak it would be helpful
>> to be able to visualize the area in question. Thoughts or other
>> suggestions would also be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Frank
>>
>
> When one cast plug has failed due to corrosion, normally the rest are
> due to follow.
>
> With that in mind, I recommend pulling the engine and doing all of them
> at once. There are three or four back there and ones in the sides.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 'New' frame in the works for '08
While your at it it would also be a good idea to give the blcok a good
flushing out and poke around in the water jacket with a lenght of
coathanger wire to get any crud out of there, ought to make the engine
run cooler.
Jeff DeWitt
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolantleak)
Mike Romain wrote:
> Frank wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC 360
>> block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>>
>> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews coolant
>> from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I believe it's
>> most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through. The leak is so
>> severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>>
>> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or drop
>> the transmission to access the source of the leak it would be helpful
>> to be able to visualize the area in question. Thoughts or other
>> suggestions would also be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Frank
>>
>
> When one cast plug has failed due to corrosion, normally the rest are
> due to follow.
>
> With that in mind, I recommend pulling the engine and doing all of them
> at once. There are three or four back there and ones in the sides.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 'New' frame in the works for '08
While your at it it would also be a good idea to give the blcok a good
flushing out and poke around in the water jacket with a lenght of
coathanger wire to get any crud out of there, ought to make the engine
run cooler.
Jeff DeWitt
> Frank wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC 360
>> block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>>
>> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews coolant
>> from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I believe it's
>> most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through. The leak is so
>> severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>>
>> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or drop
>> the transmission to access the source of the leak it would be helpful
>> to be able to visualize the area in question. Thoughts or other
>> suggestions would also be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Frank
>>
>
> When one cast plug has failed due to corrosion, normally the rest are
> due to follow.
>
> With that in mind, I recommend pulling the engine and doing all of them
> at once. There are three or four back there and ones in the sides.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 'New' frame in the works for '08
While your at it it would also be a good idea to give the blcok a good
flushing out and poke around in the water jacket with a lenght of
coathanger wire to get any crud out of there, ought to make the engine
run cooler.
Jeff DeWitt
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolant leak)
Thanks for everyone's suggestions!!
All very helpful.
Frank
"Frank" <none@none.net> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine
> or drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it
> would be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
>
All very helpful.
Frank
"Frank" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:mB5Zi.24$OJ.14@trndny06...
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine
> or drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it
> would be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
>
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolant leak)
Thanks for everyone's suggestions!!
All very helpful.
Frank
"Frank" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:mB5Zi.24$OJ.14@trndny06...
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine
> or drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it
> would be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
>
All very helpful.
Frank
"Frank" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:mB5Zi.24$OJ.14@trndny06...
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine
> or drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it
> would be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
>
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolant leak)
Thanks for everyone's suggestions!!
All very helpful.
Frank
"Frank" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:mB5Zi.24$OJ.14@trndny06...
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine
> or drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it
> would be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
>
All very helpful.
Frank
"Frank" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:mB5Zi.24$OJ.14@trndny06...
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine
> or drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it
> would be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
>
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolantleak)
On Nov 9, 4:57 pm, "Frank" <n...@none.net> wrote:
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolantleak)
On Nov 9, 4:57 pm, "Frank" <n...@none.net> wrote:
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
> Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
>
> I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
>
> Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Frank
I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolant leak)
Send it to me, and I'll link it: mailto:----------@----------.com
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> On Nov 9, 4:57 pm, "Frank" <n...@none.net> wrote:
> > Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> > 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
> >
> > I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> > coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> > believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> > The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
> >
> > Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> > drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> > be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> > Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Frank
>
> I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
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<rriess@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Nov 9, 4:57 pm, "Frank" <n...@none.net> wrote:
> > Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> > 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
> >
> > I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> > coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> > believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> > The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
> >
> > Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> > drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> > be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> > Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Frank
>
> I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
--
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Re: Wanted: image of rear of AMC 360 showing freeze plugs (coolant leak)
Send it to me, and I'll link it: mailto:----------@----------.com
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
<rriess@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Nov 9, 4:57 pm, "Frank" <n...@none.net> wrote:
> > Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> > 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
> >
> > I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> > coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> > believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> > The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
> >
> > Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> > drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> > be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> > Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Frank
>
> I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
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<rriess@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Nov 9, 4:57 pm, "Frank" <n...@none.net> wrote:
> > Does anyone know of an online image showing the rear of the AMC
> > 360 block showing the location of the freeze plugs?
> >
> > I have a project Grand Wagoneer that runs smoothly, but spews
> > coolant from the rear of the engine just above the oil pan. I
> > believe it's most likely that a freeze plug has rusted through.
> > The leak is so severe that the radiator can't be filled.
> >
> > Before I decide whether it would be easier to raise the engine or
> > drop the transmission to access the source of the leak it would
> > be helpful to be able to visualize the area in question.
> > Thoughts or other suggestions would also be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Frank
>
> I have a picture, but I need an e-mail address to send it to.
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