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195.6OHV Rear Cam Plug |
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Hemirambler
AMC Apprentice Joined: Jan/18/2012 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 197 |
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Posted: May/20/2022 at 9:19pm |
Looking for some insight here. I measured the opening IIRC it was 1.926" - so I ordered a 1 -59/64 plug thinking it'd be a few thou oversized - nope that sucker came in exactly 1.922". It literally drops into the opening. Seems quite wrong. OK plan "B" I ordered some 1-15/16 plugs assuming they'd come in at 1.937" (like the other one came in exactly "to size") - nope it came and measures IIRC 1.955" - seems WAY too much to even consider. Both were "name brand" domestic companies.
What am I missing here? I'm about to fire up the lathe and just make one. Do I really need to go to this extreme for a 2 dollar part??? Anyone go thru this? What did you use? Thanks, Jacin
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vinny
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Did you try Rockauto? Dorman p/n 555041 shows a min dia of 1.947 and expands out to 1.959. They also show an adjustable thermos type plug p/n 570012.
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wittsend
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The cam journal size changed in I believe it was 1963. Did the plug size actually change??? I don't know. But, any published size of the plug needs to be considered in light of that. As I first read your post the other day I thought if you have a lathe just make one..., and then you mentioned that you did.
BTW, since I'm going to be installing new cam bearings in my 196 OHV how did you get the plug out? Once the gear is off can you use the cam to knock it out? With that thought in mind I wonder if it can be reused with say some Indian head sealant?
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Hemirambler
AMC Apprentice Joined: Jan/18/2012 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 197 |
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Wittsend, Yeah I ended up machining one down. I just wonder what everyone without a lathe does? It seemed a bit extreme to me for what I thought would be a mundane issue. Being behind the block I'd have rather just bought the 'right' one. Now I am reviewing all I can find to determine the appropriate fit. I think I'm OK, but I'd like some confirmation given the location. SMH.
Jacin
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Hemirambler
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Vinny, That's for the suggestions. Yep, I tried them all. It surprises me this was such a chore to try and find. SMH
I appreciate the suggestions/help. Jacin
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Hemirambler
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I should add: My research indicates that these plugs are generally .010-.015" oversized. I've also confirmed that (at least the other ones I had in my possession) have a .005" taper. My opening is 1.926" - so I machined my plug to be 1.935" tapering up to 1.941" on the big end. Putting me .009-.015" interference - good enough for me.
Is this gospel? Nope. Is it correct? I sure hope so. Time will tell. And BTW - I really did try to avoid machining my own, it seems sometimes I just can't get away from this stuff. EDIT: I just finished installing the "custom" freeze plug. I gotta say it felt really good going in. A nice firm fit like I've done on many OEM plugs thru the years. I know that's not the most scientific "test", but at least it's a warm and fuzzy feeling. Time of course will tell, but I have zero reservations at this point. Jacin
Edited by Hemirambler - May/24/2022 at 2:40pm |
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