Core plugs

[ndutton]

I'd buy a full set of brass core plugs if such a kit were made available.

[hanleyclifford]

I like NPT plugs. If you're going to have a hole in a casting you might as well make it inspectable and cleanable.

[ndutton]

Your preference is noted Hanley. I may be jinxing myself but since I'm FWC the advantage strikes me as minor. I sure like the clean look of the Moyer rebuilds and the gorgeous restorations of many members. Having a plug kit available avoids the inevitable conversation at the auto parts boutique:

Me: I'd like brass core plugs in these sizes please.
Teenaged clerk interrupted from texting on her smartphone: What car is this for?
Me: 1977 Atomic 4 marine engine, 4 cylinder flathead.
Clerk: Huh? What's a core plug? What's a flathead, a screwdriver, right? I really need to know the car type to access the computer. Like, for real.
Me: Not a car, it's in a boat.
Clerk: Can I interest you in a jumbo tub of lemon scented Go-Jo hand cleaner?

[romantic comedy]

As soon as the word BOAT is said, they immediately tell me to go to west marine. The ting is that they actually believe that west will have the stuff I am looking for.

In Home Depot, I try my best to never say boat. Sometimes it slips, and I get the same response. (go to WM, they will have it, I am sure)

[ndutton]

RC,
That's why MMI is so important to us and the care of our engines. Notice that they listen to us too, the very reason this forum category exists. For example, check out this entry from 2007.

[Administrator]

Yep, that was Ted's baby!

Bill

[hanleyclifford]

I have to agree that the core plug suggestion is a good one especially for those inheriting a badly abused A4. In particular, cleaning a manifold without removing the plugs is an exercise in futility. BTW, next time you get that reaction at the Boutique why don't you ask the pogue if they carry KY jelly to go along with the lemon GO JO?