Freeze Plug repair with engine in Truck?

[66fleetside]

A major set back after getting engine running, antifreeze pouring out the bell housing!! In the quantity that flowed out I am thinking it is a freeze plug. I have a 62 parts truck and see that the floor is removable around the bell in the cab. No such luck in the 66. Can a plug be installed pulling the trans, clutch, bell? Is there enough room to drive a new one in? How easy is it to put a plug in. Can you pop it in with a wood dowel and a mallet and is there even enough room to do this?

[fasteddie1964]

I've never done it, but I would think once you remove transmission and bell housing you should have enough room.

[jonzcustomshop]

might be easier to pull the engine, if your plug went because of rust, you might want to change all of them, the others might not be far behind of this one..

[hop sing]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

might be easier to pull the engine, if your plug went because of rust, you might want to change all of them, the others might not be far behind of this one..

xxx2 from experience

[61_FL_Apache]

Originally Posted by hop sing

xxx2 from experience

Yep!! Pull the engine and replace them all.

[padresag]

all 3 of them in the back can be replaced in the truck. just depends on whether or not which is easier for you. designated driver is the best way to install them. just be sure you drive it in square and not damage an edge if you are not using a driver of sorts. check the plugs on the side of the block too
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