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bambam23 · 10-29-2006, 10:38 AM

Hey everyone! This looks like an awesome site, and it looks like I came to the right spot. I just bought a 77 custom deluxe stepside, and not 10 minutes after I got it, it started dumping coolant from the back of the engine, just below the valve cover. I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to engine work, so any ideas of what might be wrong, and how long and how much its gonna cost me would be great. I'll post some pics of it as soon as I get this squared away. Thanks!

krue · 10-29-2006, 11:01 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. You may have lost a freeze plug.

**Palf70Step** · 10-29-2006, 11:06 AM

Welcome to the board from the southern end of Mississippi. I, like Krue, think yo may have lost a freeze plug.

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2006, 02:40 PM

Welcome to the forum bambam23. I have to agree with everyone else, it sounds like a frezze plug blew out. Lets hope that's all it is and not a head gasket...

86swb · 10-29-2006, 07:06 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

6772fan · 10-29-2006, 08:18 PM

Welcome from the State of Texas! I agree with the others, sounds like a freeze plug.

84 400 · 10-30-2006, 12:58 AM

welcome to the form. sounds to me like a freze plug as well it is good you caught it in time!

bambam23 · 10-30-2006, 09:23 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Just outta curiousity, how difficult is it to replace a freeze plug, especially in the rear of the engine. Seems like it might be a little awkward. Thanks again everyone!

10-29-2006, 10:38 AM	#1
bambam23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Willow Spring, NC Posts: 6	77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside Hey everyone! This looks like an awesome site, and it looks like I came to the right spot. I just bought a 77 custom deluxe stepside, and not 10 minutes after I got it, it started dumping coolant from the back of the engine, just below the valve cover. I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to engine work, so any ideas of what might be wrong, and how long and how much its gonna cost me would be great. I'll post some pics of it as soon as I get this squared away. Thanks!

10-29-2006, 11:01 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. You may have lost a freeze plug. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-29-2006, 11:06 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Re: 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside Welcome to the board from the southern end of Mississippi. I, like Krue, think yo may have lost a freeze plug. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-29-2006, 02:40 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside Welcome to the forum bambam23. I have to agree with everyone else, it sounds like a frezze plug blew out. Lets hope that's all it is and not a head gasket... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-29-2006, 07:06 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-29-2006, 08:18 PM	#6
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside Welcome from the State of Texas! I agree with the others, sounds like a freeze plug. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

10-30-2006, 12:58 AM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside welcome to the form. sounds to me like a freze plug as well it is good you caught it in time! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-30-2006, 09:23 PM	#8
bambam23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Willow Spring, NC Posts: 6	Re: 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside Thanks for the help guys. Just outta curiousity, how difficult is it to replace a freeze plug, especially in the rear of the engine. Seems like it might be a little awkward. Thanks again everyone!



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